Research and Resources
Partnership for Strong Communities conducts in-depth research and produces valuable timely resources to inform policies and empower communities. We work to foster a deep understanding of affordable housing challenges, solutions, and pathways toward a more inclusive and thriving Connecticut.
reseaRch publications
Beyond the Subsidies: Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, and Upward Mobility for Young Adults in Connecticut
By: Kalimah Muhammad, Research Associate Introduction Income inequality across the United States has grown by every measure over the last 30 years.i A recent article from the ...
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Local Solutions, Local Impact: The Role of Community Development Corporations in Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis in Connecticut.
By: Landon Bishops, Research Associate In recent years, government agencies and private funders have increasingly focused on Community Development Corporations (CDCs) as a promising strategy ...
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NO PLACE FOR RENTERS: THE PREVALENCE OF RENTAL DESERTS IN CONNECTICUT AND THE IMPACT ON HOUSING CHOICE
Connecticut faces a significant and uneven shortage of rental housing, with profound implications for housing equity, affordability, and mobility. This report introduces and analyzes the ...
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POLICY PRIORITIES TO ADDRESS LIVED REALITIES OF HEALTHCARE AND HOUSING INSTABILITY IN CONNECTICUT
By: Rei Marshall, Research Associate Introduction Before HR 1 (the Big Beautiful Bill) was passed by Congress on July 4th, many Connecticut residents already facing ...
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Beyond the Classroom: The Impact of Housing Instability on the Educational Success of Teens and Young Adults of Color in Connecticut
By: Kalimah Muhammad, Research Associate In Connecticut, the economic divide between residents from communities of color and white residents is alarming, with communities of color ...
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Expanding Rental Assistance in Connecticut
Click here to read the report. Connecticut’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, especially for renters. Across the state, rising rents have made it ...
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