An Updated Look at Northern Virginia’s “Islands of Disadvantage”
A new report shows that in Northern Virginia, communities of color largely missed out on the region's recent social and economic progress.
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See all resourcesLost Opportunities: The Persistence of Disadvantaged Neighborhoods in Northern Virginia
This November 2023 report finds that, in Northern Virginia, neighborhoods of color have been largely left out of the region’s social and economic progress.
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Mapping Opportunity in Northern Virginia
Opportunity for social and economic mobility in Northern Virginia varies dramatically across the region. This interactive map tool highlights the factors impacting opportunity across small geographic areas in Northern Virginia.
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