Rhett Morris

Partner @commongoodlabs and non-resident fellow @BrookingsInst. Louisiana native.

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

How can neighborhoods reduce poverty and increase inclusive prosperity?

@planetmoney shares the story of Bronzeville — one of the most successful communities identified in our new research from @BrookingsMetro

[NPR's Planet Money @planetmoney]

Bronzeville was the epicenter of a renaissance before it fell on hard times. Now, it’s booming again. Here’s the story of its incredible turnaround.
https://t.co/VjtK5CdRn2

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

America’s state and local leaders will face a dramatically different federal landscape starting in January. In a new compilation, experts from across @BrookingsMetro outline what to expect. https://t.co/o8YP4ogTfu

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

Thanks for sharing this paper. It’s very interesting, but the methodology it uses has substantial selection bias.

The zip codes that would be expected to have the greatest negative impact on educational outcomes — urban neighborhoods with very high rates of poverty and low opportunity— are not places where military personnel would be assigned to live since they are very far from military bases.

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@GaryWinslett @RepTerriSewell Thank you for sharing your expertise in this thread, Gary! This seems like an obvious need with a simple solution. What constituencies or interests groups are opposing it and why do you think they believe it isn’t in their interests?

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

What are the key ingredients of national prosperity? A new report from @BrookingsMetro and @LISC_HQ argues that it begins inside neighborhoods with economic opportunity, health, public safety, and climate resilience.

The report’s findings focus on historically underinvested neighborhoods and identified “five key wins” for implementing community-centered economic inclusion in these areas:

#1. Significantly increasing local public, private, and philanthropic investment

#2. Fostering greater capital access, capacity-building, and market opportunities for local small businesses owned by people of color, women, and legacy residents

#3. Facilitating physical improvements, including the reuse and redevelopment of vacant real estate, and the development of affordable housing

#4. Encouraging new approaches to improve public health and wellness including through food entrepreneurship and community safety investments

#5. Enhancing the capacity of community organizations and facilitated new and improved relationships between neighborhoods and the public and private sector

The full report, authored by @hannamlove and Bethany Krupicka can be found here: https://t.co/6pLnUcg64o

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

This is an important story for people to read. The high school pictured at the top of the article is my alma mater @BRMBulldogs

[Nathan Jensen @NateMJensen]

My investigative journalism piece with a team of academics, a hard working reporter, and editor is up on @ConversationUS
https://t.co/FtipvvX0jT

[Lili Török @LiliTorok]

This is one of the proudest moments of the past several years; our research on What young people in crisis need from their communities is finally out. Social connections are top, closely followed by making art. With @rhettmorris @RoAcharya @margaretmeagher @CrisisTextLine

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Quality of place is a proven economic development strategy.
Read this synthesis of #research & a wide-ranging panel conversation with @‌ProfWeinstein @rhettmorris @‌mitchell_silver @alexajbush #economicdevelopment #civicinfrastructure #equity #economy https://t.co/B6WOnJgfFg

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@samhaselby Do you know if the word was “mzungu” or if it was a different term?

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Data backs up the strategy of creating a great place as a path to inclusive prosperity, defined as economic growth that benefits everyone and does not cause displacement. @ProfWeinstein @rhettmorris @mitchell_silver
@alexajbush #inclusivegrowth https://t.co/I9dod8wx7R

[Pew States @PewStates]

What's the best way to improve employment rates for residents of distressed neighborhoods?

According to @UpjohnInstitute's @TimBartik:
🚌 Improve transportation
💼 Provide job info and training
🧒 Boost child care access

https://t.co/ExIUnL337j

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@aaronsojourner @Fixed_Effects @RRHDr @ProfLauraHuang Thanks for doing this important research! I’ve seen this quoted in a lot of articles today. Could you share how you would you have rewritten the sentence to convey the correct magnitude?

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

“We need to encourage what has worked to support great neighborhoods and downtowns and make those things accessible to more people.” — @lohplaces reminding us that we already know many of the solutions to the problems facing cities 👇

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@PeterMoskos @VitalCityNYC How much weight would you give to the increase in arrests vs. the increase in summons?

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@abiylfoyp Morgan Freeman?

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@abhishekn Thank you!

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

Very interesting and timely new research on crime in downtowns and what leaders can do to prevent it from @lohplaces & @hannamlove

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

Whether or not crime actually is up in central city business districts, fear of crime certainly is. As leaders seek to rebuild downtowns, they must do so without letting the perceptions and politics of crime drive policies, argue @hannamlove and @lohplaces.https://t.co/34g49t7ZwZ

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@DotGrow @AbundantHomesMA We are glad it’s a helpful resource! If you all are ever interested in hopping on a Zoom together for some experience sharing, please let us know. We are about to start a new phase of research and would be excited to have your input!

[Rhett Morris @rhettmorris]

@DotGrow Thanks for asking that question. Mirroring here refers to the average number of housing units per building — e.g., single family, 2-4 units, etc.

[Common Good Labs @commongoodlabs]

New @BostonGlobe profile of Uphams Corner based on research from our partners @RoAcharya and @rhettmorris published by @BrookingsMetro. A great example of “development without displacement!”

Thanks to @dscharfGlobe for this deeply researched story.