Urban Institute

How can policymakers tackle the #housing finance system’s biggest challenges? Through the Future of #Homeownership and Housing Finance initiative from Urban’s Housing Finance Policy Center, experts in housing finance, markets, and #policy will provide data-driven evidence and solutions to address the most pressing housing issues. Learn more. https://urbn.is/3PjB6KK

How can #communities be transformed through evidence and #leadership? Myra Jones-Taylor, Senior Vice President of Impact and External Affairs at the Urban Institute, recently shared how local leaders can achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in their communities, even amidst federal gridlock. Gain mobility insights using Urban’s #data tool. https://urbn.is/3XuxpWv

How can issue-based movements be more successful? Through the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) has transformed the lives of millions of older adults in the US by establishing standards for better #health systems. JAHF is a notable exception of a philanthropic #foundation “moving the needle” to advance their mission. Learn more about the seven factors that contributed to JAHF’s success in an Urban #casestudy. https://urbn.is/49ReGKx

What are some significant barriers to upward mobility in #communities? Urban Institute Fellow Margery Turner recently presented a national analysis of Mobility Metrics, highlighting significant barriers to upward mobility in the US and setting the stage for deeper inquiry and strategic #solutions. Explore your community’s Mobility Metrics using Urban’s new #data tool. https://urbn.is/3XuxpWv

Happy holidays from the Urban Institute!

How can you make a difference in communities recovering from the effects of climate change and extreme weather events? This year, Urban’s #policy recommendations based on previous #climate and housing research served as essential guidance for local leaders during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Urban equips policymakers with community-centered solutions before, during, and after disasters to meet the dynamic reality of a changing climate. With your gift, you can help Urban aid leaders in using evidence to respond to today’s pressing challenges so that communities receive the support they need. #Donate now. https://urbn.is/4inZ6ty

How can #data act as a tool for community foundations to advance equity? Dr. Leonard Brock, VP of Learning and Impact at CFLeads, recently discussed how data can be a powerful tool for community foundations to foster leadership, #collaboration, and #equity, moving beyond traditional grantmaking. Explore the data using Urban’s Upward Mobility Data Dashboard. https://urbn.is/3XuxpWv

This year on Urban Wire, Urban Institute staffers explored the impact of #equity challenges and elevated solutions for policymakers to address them. From affordable #housing to the #healthcare system, researchers equipped changemakers with the tools they need to advance equity in their communities. As policymakers, local leaders, and residents continue to lean on research and evidence to improve the well-being of all, check out 10 Urban Wire posts that elevated the debate in 2024. https://urbn.is/41JcZwv

Research demonstrates that zoning restrictions and demand have divided Chicago into three “cities,” limiting #housing availability. A new Urban Wire post investigates how housing supply has contributed to racial housing gaps in #Chicago and provides recommendations for #policy makers on approaches to counter these conditions. Learn more. https://urbn.is/41ybOjv

How would young adults spend a federal baby bond? While early life #wealth-building programs like baby bonds are critical for helping to achieve future financial success and close the racial wealth gap, #research demonstrates that insights from young adults are a key component to informing effective baby bonds #policy. A new Urban fact sheet highlights the perspectives of young adults on the potential of baby bonds in their lives and communities. Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/41A7Dne