What strategies can be implemented to overcome the barriers #housing developers of color experience and create a more supportive environment? Join the Urban Institute on 8/28 @ 2 p.m. ET for a #discussion on the challenges and opportunities for developers of color and the most effective ways to expand their contributions. Register now. https://urbn.is/4fLJq1P #LiveatUrban
Urban Institute
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Elevate the debate.
About us
The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.
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http://www.urban.org
External link for Urban Institute
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- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Policy research and analysis, Economic policy, and Social policy
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500 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US
Employees at Urban Institute
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Matt Mechenbier
Senior Director, Digital Enterprise and Business Intelligence at The Urban Institute
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Shayne Spaulding
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Alexei Alexandrov
Economics and machine learning executive | ex-Amazon | ex-Federal Government
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Elisabeth Jacobs
Associate Vice President - Executive Office of Research, Urban Institute | Deputy Director, WorkRise: A Research-to-Action Network on Jobs, Workers +…
Updates
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How could the change in race-based affirmative action affect Black male athletes’ enrollment in #college? #Data show that Black men make up a larger share of the athletics population than they do the student body. The erosion of race as a consideration in college admissions could lead Black men to increasingly see athletics as their best (or only) pathway to a bachelor’s degree. In this brief, Urban examines this intersection of race, athletics, and college admissions. Explore our findings, which highlight the need for greater efforts to enroll Black men in higher #education beyond athletics. https://urbn.is/4cAqeS6
Race, Admission, and Athletics
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Unsheltered #homelessness has been growing since 2015 and hit an all-time high in 2023. In June, the US Supreme Court ruled that an Oregon city may fine people experiencing homelessness for sleeping and camping on sidewalks and other public spaces. #Research shows that addressing homelessness through law enforcement only exacerbates the problem. Learn more about five evidence-based approaches local governments could take to address this #challenge in an Urban Wire piece.
New Research on Unsheltered Homelessness, Medical Debt, and More
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Did you know wealth #inequality is higher in the US than other developed countries? Join the Urban Institute on 8/26 @ 2 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on how to address racial wealth inequities and help ensure that all people in the US have the opportunity to build wealth. Register now. https://urbn.is/3YK3Oum #LiveatUrban
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What are some alternative ways Pell grants can improve #college affordability? While doubling the maximum Pell grant can increase federal aid for low- and moderate-income students, this strategy disproportionately benefits higher-income Pell recipients. Many more students would qualify for awards, but the ones experiencing the most severe #financial hardships would not receive enough. In this Urban Wire piece, learn more about #policy changes that could provide equitable federal aid to college students and improve educational opportunities for all. https://urbn.is/3ACI5u7
Doubling the Maximum Pell Grant Isn't the Best Way to Improve College Affordability
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Did you know that the amount of #education funding a #student experiences varies across states and student groups? In this Urban Institute #tool, explore which students experience higher average funding by household poverty status, geography, or race or ethnicity in each state—and how each share has changed. https://urbn.is/3M5CMpB
Which Students Receive a Greater Share of School Funding?
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Mark your calendar for 8/28 @ 2:00 p.m. ET and register for the Urban Institute’s hybrid event on expanding #opportunities for developers of color. Join Urban for an engaging discussion with #housing developers and leaders in finance and government on the challenges developers of color experience and strategies that can create more accessible development opportunities for them. Register now. https://urbn.is/4fLJq1P #LiveatUrban
Expanding Opportunities for Developers of Color
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Did you know that many adults in immigrant families avoid safety net programs for fear of potential #immigration consequences? During the last two federal administrations, immigrants have experienced rapid #policy shifts affecting their access to public benefits such as #housing assistance. Urban research suggests that many people in immigrant families are missing out on these essential supports, including many of the 3.5 million US citizen and lawfully present children in low-income families who live with at least one undocumented parent. Explore the findings in Urban’s new summary. https://urbn.is/4fJDBSx
Mixed-Status Families and Immigrant Families with Children Continued Avoiding Safety Net Programs in 2023
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How can tribal colleges and universities better support #students with caregiving responsibilities? Student caregivers face unique challenges while balancing their #education with caring for their own #children or adults and elders. The Urban Institute, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund, PERG Learning, and three tribal colleges and universities, have created the Family-Friendly Tribal and Rural Campuses Project to examine these challenges and identify family-friendly strategies to address them. Learn more about the project. https://urbn.is/4dIZdwN
Family-Friendly Tribal and Rural Campuses
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With rising #interestrates and elevated home prices, is owning a home less valuable than renting? In a new Urban Wire piece, Urban researchers offer a method for more accurately comparing the value of renting versus owning a home, which policymakers can use to address systemic barriers to #homeownership. Learn more about the #analysis. https://urbn.is/3yncMTH
Measuring the True Value of Renting versus Owning a Home
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