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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Residential area after a flood.
Taking on more disaster management responsibilities would be toughest for states at high risk of disasters with low fiscal capacity, such as Louisiana and North Carolina.
Research Report Aligning Youth Apprenticeship and Career and Technical Education
As governments increase investment in youth apprenticeship programs and school districts face mounting pressure to deliver both academic and workforce outcomes for young people, high-school-based Registered Apprenticeship programs are emerging as a promising solution. Critical questions remain
An Afghan refugee family walks past temporary housing in Liberty Village on December 2, 2021 in Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
The new travel restrictions place particular hardship on immigrants already in the US, who now face even greater barriers to reuniting with loved ones.
Brief Why Has the Number of FHA Mortgage Delinquencies Increased?
There has been considerable discussion in the popular press about the increasing number of delinquencies on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. Though the delinquency increase might seem large on a percentage basis, the actual delinquency rate simply brings us back to 2017 and 2018 FHA
A grouo of college students walking down a street.
After the Supreme Court ruled to end affirmative action, college application, admission, and enrollment patterns have changed—and not just at highly selective colleges.
A scientist looking through a microscope.
The National Science Foundation has canceled more than $1 billion in research grants since mid-April, raising concerns about the future of American research and innovation.