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.

Use this page to explore Urban’s work. Search by region to see examples of our research, and filter by evidence and products to narrow results by topic or type of work.

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Two men sit in a room at a table beside a bed with personal objects on it
Over the past decade, the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness rose nearly 60 percent. New research sheds light on how TH/RRH could alleviate the problem.
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How six organizations are collecting data and elevating community voice as they address barriers to safe and accessible transportation.
A row of brick historic row houses with stoops and traditional windows along a residential street in Washington, D.C
Across the country, aging affordable housing presents challenges for residents and housing providers alike. Not only are older buildings expensive to maintain, but deferred maintenance also drives up utility costs, leads to health and safety issues, and erodes affordability.