A Municipal Policy Blueprint for a More Inclusive Path to Prosperity

Copyright
2018
Published By
Prosperity Now

This blueprint offers guide for advocates and policymakers on the actions they can take to spread the benefits of cities more equitably. Rather than focus on all the needed policy actions, the blueprint identifies the most meaningful, moveable and manageable policies in areas such as income growth, homeownership, banking, tax credits, savings and more. It also maps out the different roles and strategies change agents need to consider in order to move these policy ideas into practice.

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Inclusive Economic Development

Resources & Tools


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Prohibit Credit Reports in Hiring
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Reform Government Fines and Fees
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Increase Minimum Wage for City Workers
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Encourage Saving for College Through a Children’s Savings Account
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Implement Fair Chance Hiring
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Promote Accountability in Lending in Underserved Areas
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Provide Direct Deposit and Frequent Paychecks for Employees
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Increase Access to Banks
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Expand Shared Equity Programs for Homebuyers
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Increase the Minimum Wage
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Regulate Predatory Small-Dollar Lending
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Support Citizenship as a Path to Economic Security
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Provide Free Tax Preparation
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Expand Housing Counseling
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Prioritize Inclusive and Equitable Contracting Processes
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
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Promote Inclusionary Zoning
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021

Data & Metrics


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Advancing Equitable Economies Policy Library
Library
Published on 04/20/2021