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Partners Update is an electronic compilation of short articles that address community and economic development trends, issues, and events. Team members from the Atlanta Fed's community and economic development department author the articles, which are published on a continual basis.

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Apr 11, 2023

New Data Available in Southeastern Rental Affordability Tracker

Our tool tracking affordability and availability of rental housing in the Southeast has been updated with the latest 2021 census data, allowing users to visualize affordability at the state, region, and city levels.

Mar 28, 2023

Keeping Up with Rent: Recent Rent Hikes and Their Impact on Affordability Standards

Rents increased significantly across the nation in 2021 and ‘22, outpacing HUD’s Fair Market Rent estimates. This Partners Update analyzes the effects of updated methodology on a key resource for understanding the cost of rental housing.

Mar 07, 2023

How Understanding Benefits Cliffs Can Help Employers Attract and Retain Talent

The tight labor market has forced many employers to boost wages, but wage gains may produce negligible increases or effective losses for some workers. This Partners Update article examines how employers can leverage the CLIFF Dashboard Employer Edition to improve their workers’ financial well-being and boost their ability to recruit talent.

Jan 17, 2023

Climate-Related Risks and Disasters: Implications for Financial Stability and Inclusion

Climate-related risks and disasters are risks to human and natural systems that may lead to more severe and frequent shocks or stressors. In this Partners Update article, our Community and Economic Development team considers the implications of climate-related risks and disasters for southeastern states.

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