Applied Research

This week, GovEx released its Roadmap for Policy Change, which was developed in concert with city practitioners, JHU faculty, and other partners in evidence-based policymaking.…

GovEx knows from our own experience, and from the Menino Survey of Mayors, that housing affordability is top of mind for Mayors. The Housing Community of…

As cities explore ways to be responsive to resident needs through using data and technology to improve service delivery, GovEx will share promising practices, stories,…

This is the second in a series of posts exploring education policy options for Mayors Economic development is often top of mind for Mayors, but…

A new approach to evidence-based policy-making Cities are increasingly on the front lines of addressing large-scale problems such as climate change, immigration, economic inequality, and…

This is the first in a series of posts exploring education policy options for Mayors School choice is growing in popularity across the US. Many…

In an effort to better support the needs of cities, while still maintaining crucial evidence-based processes, a week into the new year GovEx launched its…

In the metro-Denver region, many of the 1,085 people experiencing chronic homelessness suffer from alcohol or drug abuse, mental illness, or another disability. Each year,…

This month, GovEx joined researchers from Morgan State University and University of Baltimore in kicking off a project led by the National Center for Smart…

Through Applied Research, GovEx connects governments with world class researchers to address the pressing priorities of city leaders. We do this through collaboration between cities…