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Montgomery Planning researcher, author of neighborhood change analysis

Ben Kraft is a research planner in the Research and Strategic Projects Division. His research and planning work focuses on topics related to the economy and employment. Ben has a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Georgia Tech and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

Patterns of Displacement and Low-Income Concentration In Montgomery County, Maryland
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Jan. 22, 2023

Patterns of Displacement and Low-Income Concentration In Montgomery County, Maryland

In this episode, we explore the findings of a recent study on Neighborhood Change in the Washington DC metropolitan region, with a focus on Montgomery County, Maryland. The research, conducted by the Montgomery County Planning Department, a part of the The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), found that the most pressing issue in the county is low-income concentration, rather than displacement. Additionally, the study revealed that new housing construction is associa...
Guests: Casey Anderson , Tanya Stern , Ben Kraft
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