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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 Do Automated Valuation Models Reinforce Disparities in Home Values?
Automated valuation models (AVMs) are increasingly used to estimate home values and streamline mortgage lending. Yet these algorithmic tools can unintentionally reproduce disparities across homeowners. This study provides the first evidence of AVM valuation errors at the individual level.
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Amid the government shutdown, nonprofits already facing financial instability because of federal funding disruptions are seeing greater uncertainty.
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Without the office’s oversight, states could fall out of compliance with federal disability rights law and deny disabled students the services they are entitled to.
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A key sticking point in the government shutdown debate is the upcoming reductions in the premium tax credit (PTC), particularly how the credit declines as income increases. Without action by Congress, the reductions expected in 2026 include reimposing an eligibility cliff at 400 percent of the
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How three organizations are leveraging community-based research to improve healthy food access.
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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
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Enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) have made health care affordable for low- and middle-income enrollees nationwide, but without congressional action, they’re set to expire at the end of the year.
Public Comment Comment Letter in Response to the Department of Education’s Request for Information Regarding the Proposed ED-2025-SCC-0382 Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement
Writing in response to the Department of Education’s request for information on the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS), a new survey component of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (Docket No. ED-2025-SCC-0382). Urban researchers commend the Department’s