Notes from the Urban Research Hub 7.23.2026 (Greenville)
It’s a dizzying prospect to consider everything that is on the plate for leaders and advocates doing the honorable work of advancing the cause of…
ALL of the 50MHI Neighborhoods
So far, we have learned several things about the neighborhood prospects for households making 50 percent of the Atlanta MSA’s median household income (50MHI). We…
Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets: Revisiting 50MHI Households
Previously, we explored the neighborhood affordability branch of our Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets and determined that the rental affordability threshold for 50% of MHI (50MHI) households…
Political Polarization and its Impact on People-Serving Nonprofits
Political polarization goes deeper than ideological differences and public policy preferences. Polarization means that such differences and preferences have turned into bases for conflict and…
Benchmark Your Metro
Various cities and metro areas are in a natural and understandable competition with each other. They compete for high-value companies, high-value talent, and for national…
Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets
Data isn’t everything, but high-quality data is a critical bridge for establishing unity of thought among reasonable people working towards solutions. Whether your primary focus…
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Example
The Research Context After entering their contact information, the patron completes the following fields: Focus Metro Area: Atlanta MSADataset Framework: Neighborhood AffordabilityService Tier: PremiumData Emphasis…
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Process
The process of curating neighborhood datasets that are current and reliable involves responding to a series of questions with integrity and intention. When it comes…
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Purpose
The purpose behind these new Neighborhood Affordability Datasets is presenting a clear portrait of the neighborhood conditions and dynamics that households at different income levels…
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Inquiry
I have reviewed and analyzed neighborhood data from a variety of angles. The lessons I have documented along the way have led to tweaks, revisions,…