When informed by Urban Institute’s data and research insights, your efforts have greater potential to effect consequential and lasting social change. Partner with us to increase upward mobility, improve people’s well-being, create communities of opportunity, and ensure that critical resources are distributed equitably. Together, we can help shape a more just and equitable society.
Below, we share examples of how Urban’s research expertise has supported advocates, legislators, government agencies, philanthropies, nonprofits, community leaders, activists, and businesses across the country.
Are you one of these changemakers?
Collaborate with us today so we can help you use the power of evidence to make a difference in—and with—the communities you care about.
Urban defines changemakers as individuals or entities that seek and take transformative actions to solve a social or economic problem. Not every changemaker has decisionmaking powers. But we believe all changemakers are committed to creating solutions that improve people’s lives, create opportunity, and build a more just society.
Research and Data Analysis
Our independent research and analysis can help you strengthen your policy, programmatic, and investment decisions.
Urban Evidence Inspires State Leaders to Shift Health Coverage Policy
New mothers in the US who lack access to affordable health insurance get the support they need.
Data Tools and Modeling
We apply cutting-edge processes to analyze data and build interactive data tools that can help you understand how current and proposed policies affect individuals and communities.
Data Tool Helps City of Los Angeles Allocate Resources Equitably
City leaders turn to Urban’s data scientists to understand how to center equity in their budget process.
Program Evaluation
Our experts can help determine whether your programs, services, and investments are effective and reach the communities they aim to support.
Denver Housing Program Evaluation Inspires Increased Investment
A community seeking to help chronically unhoused residents find stability test the effectiveness of a new intervention.
Convening
We design virtual, hybrid, and in-person gatherings for you to engage with diverse change agents on timely issues, discuss new evidence, and explore how policies play out in real life.
Urban Gathering Helps Shape Federal Agencies’ Equity Plans
Federal leaders convene at Urban to gain insights on bringing a presidential order to life.
Strategic Advising and Assistance
Our evidence-informed advice can strengthen your programmatic and investment strategies to ensure your objectives are successful.
Urban Expert’s Research Informs Federal Legislation
A tragic disaster in a small town galvanizes national leaders to seek solutions.
Community Engagement
We collaborate with the communities at the center of our research to ensure that the solutions to your questions are inclusive, sustainable, and genuinely address people’s needs and challenges.
Urban Helps Federal Reserve Bank Improve Citizens’ Internet Access
A collaboration with communities unveils needs and solutions.