Supportive neighborhoods
Overview
Neighborhoods influence family well-being, shape social networks, and determine access to economic opportunity. Individuals living in healthy, safe, well-resourced communities are more likely to experience positive outcomes at every life stage.
Health, housing, community development, and public safety strategies can help produce more supportive neighborhoods.
Evidence-based strategies
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Description | Issue Areas |
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Helping low- and moderate-income households access private market housing
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Housing and community development | |
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Tracking, demolishing, and beautifying vacant or abandoned properties and lots
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Housing and community development | |
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Providing low-income residents with broadband internet access, hardware subsidies, and digital skills classes
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Housing and community development | |
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Stimulating neighborhood economies through physical improvements and supports for new and existing businesses
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Housing and community development | |
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Reducing crime by cultivating relationships between community members and those at high risk for being involved with violence
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Justice and public safety | |
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Using legislative, operational, and financial methods to facilitate the construction of more affordable housing
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Housing and community development | |
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Reducing recidivism and generating major cost savings while providing accountability, engagement, and support services
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Justice and public safety Post-secondary education and workforce development | |
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Using research and data analysis to set goals and identify specific strategies and tactics to achieve them
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Justice and public safety | |
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Providing unconditional cash transfers to residents at regular intervals
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Financial security | |
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Preventing gun violence through limiting gun access and circulation, and raising public awareness
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Health and well-being Justice and public safety | |
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Increasing housing stability for tenants at risk of displacement and homelessness
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Housing and community development Justice and public safety Financial security | |
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Removing cost and distance barriers to healthy food for children and families
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Health and well-being | |
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Using legislative, regulatory, and operational levers to create conditions for more housing supply
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Housing and community development | |
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Ensuring that existing affordable homes and rental units remain safe, healthy, and high-quality
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Housing and community development Health and well-being | |
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Using trained behavioral health professionals to provide emergency support services focused on health and de-escalation
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Health and well-being Justice and public safety | |
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Improving physical and mental health, creating opportunities for residents to interact with each other, and building climate resilience.
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Housing and community development | |
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Connecting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with stable, unconditional housing and support services
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Justice and public safety Housing and community development Health and well-being | |
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Making public transit accessible through physical infrastructure, service improvements, and financial supports
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Housing and community development | |
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Leveraging health services, legal interventions, and community-wide initiatives to treat and prevent drug use and addiction
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Health and well-being Justice and public safety | |
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Direct supports for foster youth, training programs for prospective foster parents, foster care models, and programs aiming to preserve and reunify families
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Health and well-being | |
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Reducing the number of serious injuries and fatalities from traffic crashes
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Housing and community development Justice and public safety | |
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Facilitating residents' transitions to full-time employment through subsidized jobs and wraparound support services
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Post-secondary education and workforce development Justice and public safety | |
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Supporting wealth creation for low-income households through a range of savings models
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Financial security |