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Urban Institute
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The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work. From advancing well-being to fostering shared prosperity, leaders across sectors are working every day to create brighter futures for all people and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered evidence and solutions that drive meaningful change, and this remains our charge today.
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Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published a piece by Vi Donna Le, PhD, MPH and Melanie Klein covering the threats to race and ethnicity data and maternal mortality via the National Vital Statistics System, diabetes via the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and overdoses via the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System.
Reported by Denice Ross
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published Part 2 of a series on the FEMA Review Council report, which critically assesses the Review Council's position and recommendations.
Reported by Andrew Rumbach
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute spoke with Yale Climate Connections about the unique challenges facing mobile home park residents after disasters.
Reported by Andrew Rumbach
Presence & Recognition
Urban Institute reported that Beulah, Colorado, was hit hard by the Aspen Acres fire.
Reported by Andrew Rumbach
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published two blogs for the Association of Public Data Users (APDU) about the opportunities and threats of AI in official statistics.
Reported by Aaron R. Williams
Products & Services
Urban Institute is launching The Climate Commons, a resource for community and economic development practitioners to take action on climate change.
Reported by Andrew Rumbach
Presence & Recognition
Urban Institute spoke with Louie Woodall from Climate Proof about the future of FEMA under the leadership of Cameron Hamilton and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act for disaster recovery.
Reported by Andrew Rumbach
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published its latest report featuring findings by Barrett and Greene Inc.
Reported by Lucy Dadayan
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published new research showing that nearly one in three young adults experienced household food insecurity, about 15 percent each had trouble paying for housing, utilities, and family medical bills, and 6.5 percent experienced a utility shutoff using data from the Urban Institute's 2025 Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey.
Reported by Eleanor Pratt
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published insights from Jamie Franco, a former colleague and fellow debt limit warrior, regarding the debt limit and fiscal policy.
Reported by Sam Valverde
Research & Knowledge
Urban Institute published new research drawing on surveys and in-depth interviews with households that experienced significant financial losses after Hurricane Helene.
Reported by Eleanor Pratt