Mapping the US affordable housing crisis and unlocking opportunities for economic mobility

About This Project

Summary

This project followed an in-depth analysis and report published by the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility, which focuses on the housing affordability crisis and how it disproportionately impacts Black communities. While the report delves into the details, the goal of this project was to make this valuable information accessible and to reflect the deeply personal nature of the issue.

Goals & Objectives

The interactive follow-up focuses on the data showing how the crisis is worsening without intervention, the human impact it has on communities from urban to rural, and how investing in solutions can benefit the US economy far beyond the housing sector. The narrative distills the data into a people-f

Results & Impact

Although the project has only been live for a month, it is already receiving praise from industry leaders as a valuable tool for local governments.