Through its research, policy analysis, and partnerships, the Policy & Innovation Center tackles inequities on multiple fronts, including the economy, jobs, and education. Our work identifies information gaps, and uses interactive tools to reveal policy solutions in areas such as community investment, water affordability, and infrastructure access.

  • County of San Diego Equity Indicators Report

    County of San Diego Equity Indicators Report

    County of San Diego Equity Indicators Report A deep dive into San Diego County’s regional disparities, and what needs to be done to achieve economic equity. Through collaboration with the County’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice and Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics, the Policy & Innovation Center completed the region’s first Equity Report.…

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  • San Diego Economic Equity Report

    San Diego Economic Equity Report

    San Diego Economic Equity Report A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation and researched and written by the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, found that one in 10 San Diegans live in poverty, including 86,000 children, due to a lack of self-sufficient wages and the high cost of housing, utilities, transportation and…

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  • State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report

    State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report

    State of San Diego Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Report A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation (SDF) and written by the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center sheds light on significant disparities within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)community in San Diego County. Comprising 16.2%of San Diego County’s total…

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  • State of San Diego Latinos Report

    State of San Diego Latinos Report

    State of San Diego Latinos Report San Diego’s Latino population face specific challenges, and key statistics help determine needs and targeted investments. A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation (SDF) and developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center found that most San Diego Latinos have individual incomes of $39,000 or less.…

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  • Community Investment Navigator

    Community Investment Navigator

    Community Investment Navigator This interactive dashboard is brought to you by the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center (PIC). Our objective is to provide a robust tool that allows for in-depth analysis of the San Diego region, and serve as a valuable resource for extracting community demographic insights, pinpointing vulnerable communities, and identifying areas…

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