A fair marketplace that keeps the costs of basic needs within reach. The Brookings Institute has looked at how to make markets for low income families. Download this PDF to learn more.

Green energy
Develop a major initiative to equip the homes (rental and purchased) of low income individuals with sustainable energy sources that could significantly cut utility bills.

• http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/30/sun_heater/
• http://www.rreal.org/

Transportation

• Assure a fair market place that keeps the costs of basic needs within reach
• stablish a "Transportation Reward" to support work access
• Build and provide access to low-interest loans and/or grants for auto repairs and purchases

And more...

• Universal Health Care Coverage
• End predatory lending practices for autos, for post-secondary loans, rent-to-own, etc.
• Engage communities or regions with pervasive poverty in developing and supporting community-driven development solutions.