Community Development

To support the growth of an inclusive economy, we work with low- and moderate-income communities to increase access to credit, quality jobs, education, and housing. We also help financial institutions understand their responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act.

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Moving Up or Running in Place? Examining Economic Stability and Mobility in Philadelphia

A recent Philadelphia Fed study examines the hurdles people face to upward mobility. In this article, Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Patrick Harker emphasizes the need for collaborative solutions with input from all stakeholders, including workers.

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Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

This report details the results of a mixed-methods study that used a survey and focus groups to assess Philadelphians’ experiences related to income, work, expenses, and life satisfaction.

Occupational Mobility Explorer

This interactive tool sheds light on career pathways in the U.S. labor market. The tool allows users to explore career paths and visualize how job skills needed for specific occupations can transfer to higher-paying occupations in the same geographical area.

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How to Make It in Philadelphia: Policy Takeaways from the Survey of Economic Mobility

This brief offers takeaways for policymakers from our Survey of Economic Mobility, which found that many Philadelphians are having a hard time making ends meet and that opportunity feels out of reach.

Event

Apr

22-23

2025

Economic Mobility Summit

Philadelphia

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Community Development and Regional Outreach Visiting Scholars

Academics, experts, and thinkers with focus areas aligned with the Community Development and Regional Outreach department are key collaborators as participants in the Visiting Scholars Program.

Consumer Credit Explorer

The Consumer Credit Explorer (CCE) is an interactive tool for examining trends in consumer credit use at the regional, state, and national levels.

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