New research from Opportunity Insights, led by Dr. Raj Chetty, examining the HOPE VI Program confirms what community leaders have long known: neighborhoods matter.
The data show that children who grow up in thriving, mixed-income neighborhoods with strong cross-income social connections can earn up to $500,000 more over their lifetime. That’s a life-changing difference.
These findings validate the work Purpose Built Communities and our Network Members are advancing nationwide—intentionally building neighborhoods that integrate quality housing, schools, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
Upward mobility isn’t abstract. It’s something we can design for, invest in, and scale. And when we build neighborhoods that work for everyone, we change the trajectory of lives for generations to come.
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