A new report by The Urban Institute distills the community development agenda set forth at the Equitable Economic Development East of the River conference organized by the City First Foundation, an affiliate of City First Bank of D.C. The purpose of the conference was to address how D.C. can bring more of its newfound prosperity to neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Many structural barriers, including a lack of public and private investment, have prevented communities east of the river from sharing in the prosperity that other parts of DC are enjoying. The report focuses on a range of topics including inclusive employment, support for entrepreneurs, affordable housing, community engagement and the importance of coalescing around a unifying vision.