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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 Youth Corps Programs Build Pathways to Infrastructure Careers
In this report and the program profiles below, we detail each corps’ approach and highlight opportunities to expand and strengthen their programs—and for philanthropy, policymakers and employers to support these efforts— creating new pathways for young adults to enter infrastructure careers.
A young woman with long ombre hair, pretty orange earrings, and an apron tied over a red t-shirt pours a shot of espresso into a stonewear mug in a cafe with a whole wall of plants.
Today's young people face “some challenges that may not have been present for other cohorts of young people.”
photo of a man, during a transfer, packing and using his laptop
Research, data, and insights on the effects of new housing automation tools on people and communities.
Four toddlers play with chalk outside
Incoming elected officials have an opportunity to build on recent improvements to DC’s child care subsidy program, which has helped families and providers alike.
Children play ball on a sidewalk outside some homes on a sunny day
Wealth building can’t be an afterthought; it gives people the opportunity to thrive and shapes city budgets.