Research

We produce analyses that foster public dialogue about why equity matters to our region's future and provide community leaders with critical data to inform policy change efforts.

See our Reports & Analyses , Projec ts, Dashboards, Data Snapshots, Equity Profiles, and Fact Sheets & Infographics

Reports & Analyses

Our team analyzes equity trends and issues in the region, and lifts up promising solutions for inclusive prosperity.

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Inequity in the Air

Analysis

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The Bay Area’s Black Workers Face Multiple Barriers to Workforce Equity

Analysis

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Black Communities and the Bay Area's Housing Crisis

Analysis

Bay Area Elected Officials Still Don’t Reflect the Region’s Diversity

Analysis

Shortfall: Unpacking the Bay Area's Affordable Housing Crisis

Analysis

All Analyses

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Projects

Our multi-series projects offer a deep dive into big topics through novel analyses, dashboards, and policy strategies.

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Black in the Bay Area

Project

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Housing Equity in the Bay Area: Numbers and Narratives

Project

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In Their Own Words...

Project

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Bay Area Recovery Dollars

Project

Ensuring an Equitable Recovery in the Bay Area

Project

Diversity of Electeds

Project

Dashboards

Our dashboards distill complex issues into visualizations that provide easy-to-understand data insights and equity solutions.

How Is the Black Population Doing in the Bay Area?

Dashboard

Bay Area Recovery Dollars Tracker

Dashboard

Bay Area Recovery Tracker

Dashboard

Data Snapshots

What is the equity story in your community? Pull up a summary of key indicators for selected Bay Area communities.

Data Summary

Tool

Equity Profiles

Our comprehensive equity profiles present demographic trends and dozens of equity indicators that assess how well the region is doing to ensure its diverse residents can participate in the region's economic vitality, contribute to the readiness of the workforce, and connect to the region's assets and opportunities.