Urban across the Country

Urban’s researchers partner with state and local leaders to provide the evidence, tools, and support they need to improve lives and strengthen communities. This work includes strategic advising to translate research into action, program evaluations to measure effectiveness, and research and data analysis to inform decisionmaking. Our experts develop custom data tools and modeling to support equitable resource allocation and lead community-engaged research and convenings to ensure policies reflect local priorities.

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Research Report Effective Aid to Trade-Impacted Manufacturers
The trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program for firms was authorized by the Trade Act of 1974, to assist manufacturing firms adversely affected by increased international trade with companies that produce products imported at increased levels and have declining sales and employment. The report
Research Report Vital Records: A Source for Neighborhood Indicators
Vital records are the most universally available and uniform set of administrative records that have been used for neighborhood indicators. Virtually all births and deaths are registered locally and compiled by state governments. The information on birth and death certificates is used to compile
Research Report Health Policy for Low-Income People in Pennsylvania
There are two Highlights for each state. The Highlights that focus on health cover Medicaid, other public insurance programs, the health care marketplace, and the role of public providers. The Highlights capture policies in place and planned in 1996 and early 1997.
Research Report Health Policy for Low-Income People in Colorado
There are two Highlights for each state. The Highlights that focus on health cover Medicaid, other public insurance programs, the health care marketplace, and the role of public providers. The Highlights capture policies in place and planned in 1996 and early 1997.
Research Report Health Policy for Low-Income People in New Mexico
There are two Highlights for each state. The Highlights that focus on health cover Medicaid, other public insurance programs, the health care marketplace, and the role of public providers. The Highlights capture policies in place and planned in 1996 and early 1997.
Research Report Portraits of the Safety Net
This report provides detailed descriptions of safety net health care systems and the market and policy circumstances in which safety net providers operate in eight communities across the United States. A brief overview of the safety net system and safety net provider responses to changes in
Research Report Health Policy for the Low-Income Population
The report investigates how the health safety net has changed since the implementation of federal welfare reform. It finds that the combination of rising numbers of uninsured and the growing penetration of managed care is undermining the ability of health care providers, especially hospitals, to