Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Things Money Can’t Buy: Love, and Economic Development
By Ed Lazere and Amy Lieber • January 9, 2019 • Economic Development
Blog
DC Should Invest in Good Jobs, Not Economic Development Warfare
By Ed Lazere • December 13, 2018 • Economic Development
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Public Oversight Roundtable on Real Property Tax Abatement for Chemonics International
By Ed Lazere • December 12, 2018 • Economic Development
Press Release
New Report: Embracing High-Road Development Policies Will Boost Wages and Job Quality for Workers Left Behind by Economic Development
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 2, 2018 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Blog
Taking the High Road: How Economic Development Projects Can Reduce Inequality in DC
By Brittany Alston • July 2, 2018 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Report
High-Road Development: Building Prosperity for Workers and the District
By Brittany Alston • July 2, 2018 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
Blog
“Opportunity Zones” Will Sweeten District-Supported Real Estate Deals
By Claire Zippel • June 8, 2018 • Economic Development
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere, Executive Director Before the District of Columbia Zoning Commission At the Public Hearing on CASE NO. 11-03J Wharf Phase 3 REIT Leaseholder LLC Second-Stage Planned Unit Development and Modification of Significance to First-Stage Planned Unit Development @ Square Map Amendment @ Square 473, Lots 878, 881, 887, 888, and 921
By Ed Lazere • November 2, 2017 • Economic Development
Press Release
$82 Million Subsidy for Developers in Union Market Area Would Be a Giveaway
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 26, 2017 • Economic Development
In The News
The Wharf Officially Opens with Much Fanfare
The Washington Informer • October 18, 2017 • Economic Development / Jobs & Training
All Publications & Resources
Blog
Tell the Mayor What YOU Want to See in the Budget, at a Budget Engagement Forum
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 13, 2019 • Budget
Blog
‘Mansion Taxes’ Can Advance Opportunity for DC’s Residents
By Ed Lazere • February 7, 2019 • Taxes
Op-Ed
From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved
By Ed Lazere • February 5, 2019 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
In The News
Events: Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Speak Up at DC’s Budget and Performance Oversight Hearings!
Greater Greater Washington • February 4, 2019 • Budget
Blog
The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves
By Kamolika Das • February 4, 2019 • Budget
Press Release
DC Should Use Surplus to Help DC Residents and Stabilize Economy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • February 1, 2019 • Budget
Testimony
Testimony of Ed Lazere At the Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on At-Risk Transparency
By Ed Lazere • February 1, 2019 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
We Need a Budget that Invests in the Building Blocks for a Thriving DC
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Budget
Fact Sheets
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Priorities
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 31, 2019 • Budget
Report
Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • January 31, 2019 • Budget / Homelessness
