In 1970, metropolitan Washington was more residentially segregated than DC proper. The 10-jurisdiction region had a black/white segregation index of 81…
Higher closure rates in 2015-16 suggest the biggest of the nightlife boom may be behind us. Nightlife in D.C….
Summers in D.C. are infamously muggy, a wretched heat that’s compounded by oppressive humidity. Even within the District’s borders, however,…
D.C. has added tens thousands of new residents in recent years, but what impact have these new residents had on…
D.C. is no longer “Chocolate City.” In fact, the District of Columbia now joins New Mexico, California and Texas as…
Various calculations, surveys, and reports frequently place D.C. among the top 10 healthiest cities in the nation, in no small…
The District’s crime rates have come a long way from the “murder capital” days of the 1990s, when its per-capita…
Since 2012, D.C.’s net domestic migration has remained positive, but the rest of the metro region has seen more people…
Washington, D.C. is home to one of the largest pride celebrations in the country. Started in 1975, the celebration now…
The D.C. Policy Center is an independent policy and research center. We provide analysis on policies issues that affect the District of Columbia with a singular focus on the District’s economy and demographics. Our work covers topics such as job creation, affordable housing for middle- and low-income residents, workforce development, infrastructure and transportation, and alleviating poverty.
