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The Originator Researcher. Writer. Innovator. Reposts = check this out (not endorsements) Black women taught me. Black men prepared me. Personal web: https://jamarmontez.com Research Consultancy: https://kiaspo.com

JMW Research
JMW ResearchSep 2, 2026
Meaningful Neighborhood Data from the Driver's Seat
housing stability
JMW Research
JMW ResearchAug 28, 2026
Summer 2026 Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets
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JMW Research
JMW ResearchAug 26, 2026
Measuring Metros on Housing Stability
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JMW Research
JMW ResearchAug 17, 2026
Benchmarking Greenville on Housing Stability
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Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJul 23, 2026
Notes from the Urban Research Hub 7.23.2026 (Greenville)
It’s a dizzying prospect to consider everything that is on the plate for leaders and advocates doing the honorable work of advancing the cause of greater housing equity. Our Urban Research Hub is designed to lighten the load a bit by allowing leaders and advocates to jump in the driver’s seat and claim the data… 
neighborhoods
Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJul 7, 2026
ALL of the 50MHI Neighborhoods
So far, we have learned several things about the neighborhood prospects for households making 50 percent of the Atlanta MSA’s median household income (50MHI). We located the neighborhood that was the closest match to the group’s rental affordability threshold and built analytic contexts around this neighborhood. Then, we revisited 50MHI households, but this time the… 
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Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJul 1, 2026
Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets: Revisiting 50MHI Households
Previously, we explored the neighborhood affordability branch of our Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets and determined that the rental affordability threshold for 50% of MHI (50MHI) households aligns with semi-disadvantaged neighborhood contexts. The neighborhood that we determined to be the closest match for this affordability threshold is a semi-disadvantaged neighborhood with a stratification score of 2.51. This… 
neighborhoods
Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJun 26, 2026
Political Polarization and its Impact on People-Serving Nonprofits
Political polarization goes deeper than ideological differences and public policy preferences. Polarization means that such differences and preferences have turned into bases for conflict and open disdain. This disdain is not limited to the political arena, though. It attaches itself to the people, the social thought, and the committed projects of communities that are associated,… 
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Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJun 25, 2026
Benchmark Your Metro
Various cities and metro areas are in a natural and understandable competition with each other. They compete for high-value companies, high-value talent, and for national prestige. However, some of us wonder how metropolitan areas compete on the stage of equitable access to basic needs. Benchmark Your Metro allows patrons to place their Metropolitan Statistical Area… 
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Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJun 24, 2026
Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets
Data isn’t everything, but high-quality data is a critical bridge for establishing unity of thought among reasonable people working towards solutions. Whether your primary focus is influencing policy change, facilitating equitable access to affordable housing, or strategically developing affordable housing—our Neighborhood Deep-Dive Datasets have plenty to contribute to your organization’s knowledge base.  Neighborhood Affordability DatasetsThese… 
neighborhoods
Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJun 11, 2026
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Example
The Research Context After entering their contact information, the patron completes the following fields: Focus Metro Area: Atlanta MSADataset Framework: Neighborhood AffordabilityService Tier: PremiumData Emphasis Style: Data Coverage Through the selections above, this particular patron has requested a Neighborhood Affordability Dataset focused on the Atlanta MSA. They also chose a premium dataset that includes rental… 
neighborhoods
Dr. Jamar Montez
Dr. Jamar MontezJun 8, 2026
Neighborhood Affordability Datasets: The Process
The process of curating neighborhood datasets that are current and reliable involves responding to a series of questions with integrity and intention. When it comes to the question of reliability, it means ensuring that the data you include is worthy for the task of informing the critical work of expanding housing opportunities. It means undertaking… 
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