Poverty and Place: Exploring the Legacy of Persistent Poverty in America

Urban Institute is hosting a discussion about the legacies of the deepest poverty in America and the mechanisms through which it persists. The discussion will explore the poorest places in the country – from Appalachia, the Cotton and Tobacco Belts, and South Texas – and examine the inequalities shaping people’s health, livelihoods, and upward social mobility. It will continue with a panel of experts on the importance of place and place-based solutions for supporting upward mobility from poverty. This event will take place on November 16, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET in Washington D.C., with the option to join virtually.