Community Leadership in Action
The Diego Beekman Houses: Community-Controlled Housing.
Can communities shape their own future? This study explores how South Bronx residents transformed 38 apartment buildings through collective action and resident governance, examining what their experience can teach us about affordable housing, civic participation, and community empowerment.
Behavioral Health & Public Policy
Behavioral Health Access in NYC: Aligning Community Needs
Mental health inequities remain deeply connected to where New Yorkers live. Drawing on behavioral health, Medicaid, and neighborhood data, this policy brief explores why access to care remains uneven and proposes evidence-based solutions.
Higher Education's Power
Higher Ed's Lasting Impact
Higher education faces growing criticism, yet decades of research continue to demonstrate its importance for economic mobility, workforce participation, & career success. In this commentary, Dr. Summers explores the evidence, challenges common misconceptions, & examines why education remains a powerful pathway.