Growth Analysis

EnVision Accelerates Economic Development

Compare regional household income gaps using EnVision growth assumptions and ALICE survival budget benchmarks.

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At the Individual Household Level

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Across the selected region

Helping half of those in poverty, close the ALICE/RCM gap by 50%	—
Helping only 25% of those in poverty, close the ALICE/RCM gap by just 25%	—
Helping half of those below ALICE, close the ALICE/RCM gap by 50%	—
Helping only 25% of those below ALICE, close the ALICE/RCM gap by just 25%	—

Other positive impacts include: A more robust business environment; decreases in crime, substance abuse, and domestic violence; decreases in the need for police, fire, and EMT and emergency room services; and improvements in personal health, safety, education, and overall quality of life.

Notes: 1) Community calculations based on — poverty rate, — ALICE/RCM, and other publicly available factors. 2) ALICE is Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. RCM is Real Cost Measure. Both used by the United Way. 3) Benefits shown, once achieved, are annual.