Why are more young adults living with their parents? Urban’s analysis points to a clear factor: high housing costs. Learn what the data show and what policy changes could help. #Housing #YoungPeople #Affordability

Arts and culture are vital to inclusive community development—but their impact can be difficult to measure. Urban’s analysis explores how local data, evaluation frameworks, and community research can help better understand arts and culture as both data and process. #Data #Arts #Communities

In 2025, nearly 1 in 10 working-age adults used Buy Now, Pay Later to pay for groceries—and 1 in 3 missed a payment. Explore more about how families are navigating food affordability challenges in Urban’s latest analysis. #Families #Affordability #Data

Research shows that a zero-sum approach to policymaking limits economic mobility and reinforces inequality. True prosperity for all grows when more people have the chance to succeed. Explore Urban’s latest insights. #Research #Communities #UpwardMobility

At Urban’s Rethinking Federal Place-Based Policy event, Memphis Mayor Paul Young emphasized the importance of investing in people. Watch the event recording to learn more. https://urbn.is/4f3w3KP #Communities #Policy #Finance

Financial nihilists or savvy strategists? New Urban research finds Gen Z is blending traditional and emerging financial strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and build wealth. Explore the survey findings and policy recommendations. #GenZ #Fintech #Data

There’s still time to register! Join Urban on 7/21 @ 10 a.m. ET for a hybrid event on building community and economic resilience to climate risks. Hear from practitioners, researchers, funders, and field leaders. Reserve your spot. #LiveatUrban #Climate #Event

Free tuition programs are growing, but design varies significantly. New Urban Institute research explores how program design affects affordability for low-income students and offers need-based living stipends as an alternative solution. #Students #Affordability #Tuition

States and localities are turning to mixed-income housing finance models to address affordability challenges. Join Urban on 7/27 @ 2 p.m. ET to hear policymakers and practitioners discuss what's working, key tools, and remaining challenges. Register now. #Housing #Webinar #LiveatUrban

Many people who qualify for US safety net benefits never receive them. Urban’s interactive tool shows who is eligible, who receives benefits, and where take-up gaps exist across seven major programs—by state, program, and demographic group. #SocialSafetyNet #Data #Research

New Catalyst Grant research explores alternatives to nonsafety and pretextual traffic stops. Learn how states and localities are limiting these stops and recommendations for effective implementation in the latest blog post by Urban's @lilyrobin.bsky.social. #TrafficStops #Policy #Data

Based on evidence, people incarcerated in US state prisons face mental health challenges at rates up to 12x higher than the general population. Accessible and digestible data can help identify programs that improve outcomes and strengthen communities. Learn more. #MentalHealth #Data #Justice

Cryptocurrency may be adding to—not replacing—traditional investing strategies. Urban’s January 2026 survey finds that many crypto owners also save in traditional accounts and hold retail investments. Explore the findings + policy recommendations. https://urbn.is/4bxIeP4 #Fintech #Crypto #Data

Urban’s Brett Theodos explains why ambitious investment in place-based programs can help drive broadly shared growth in communities nationwide. Want to learn more? Watch the recording of Urban’s recent event. https://urbn.is/4f3w3KP #Communities #Policy #Finance

Head Start educators support children and families every day, but low pay and potential barriers to CDA credentials pose challenges. Evidence shows investing in educators is an investment in families. Learn more in this new Urban Wire article. #HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECE

Federal data changes could affect how disability is measured and understood. Urban’s brief highlights stakeholder priorities for disability research and advocacy. Read more. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Research #Data

How can community and economic development organizations close the gap in addressing climate resilience? Join the Urban Institute on 7/21 @ 10 a.m. ET for a hybrid discussion that will explore how to support the sector in managing climate challenges. Register now. #LiveatUrban #Climate #Event

Higher energy costs, unsafe housing conditions, and housing insecurity are often linked to inefficient rental housing. New Urban research examines how cities are promoting energy-efficiency upgrades and what others can learn. #Housing #Energy #Cities

Rising costs are affecting families across the United States. Use the Urban Institute’s American Affordability Tracker to explore local affordability trends and policy solutions. #Affordability #Data #Policy

With the ROAD to Housing Act expected to be signed into law in the coming days, Urban experts chart the road ahead, from implementation to future strategic steps, that will help shape how much this legislation improves housing affordability for everyday Americans. #Housing #Affordability #Strategy

Homeownership can help build lasting wealth—but access remains uneven. A new Urban Institute report explores Year 3 of the WORTH Initiative and its efforts to expand homeownership opportunities. #Homeownership #Communities #Wealth

At Urban’s Center for Local Finance and Growth event, Jennifer Hayes discussed the role of mission finance and how collaboration can help build an economy that works for all. Watch the event video to learn more. https://urbn.is/3NLfV6P #Communities #Collaboration #Finance

Every community has unique assets that can support local growth. Explore how Urban’s Community Capitals Framework identifies opportunities to invest in climate resilience, economic diversification, and the anchor institution. #Communities #Resources #LocalResilience

Homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many first-time buyers. A national housing strategy can help expand access by tackling both housing supply and buyer demand. Learn more in this Urban Institute brief. https://urbn.is/4aozCKo #Housing #Homeownership #Strategy

The US is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis, driven partly by a significant shortage of available homes. Local land-use regulations play a large role in housing supply and affordability. Learn more about how zoning fits into a national housing strategy. #Housing #Affordability #Zoning

Housing affordability is down—and young adults feel it most. Homeownership rates for ages 25–34 now trail those of past generations at the same age. Urban experts unpack why—and what policymakers can do. #Housing #Affordability #Homeownership

Housing is more unaffordable than it’s been in recent memory, leaving US families facing rising costs and greater instability. Urban researchers examine how the proposed ROAD to Housing Act could impact households—and offer additional ways to strengthen its impact. #Housing #Affordability #Research

DC saw the largest jump in residential electricity prices in the US last year—hitting those struggling most. Urban experts outline three steps the next mayor and council can take to improve energy affordability. #Electricity #Affordability #DC

How can zoning reforms boost local housing supply? New Urban research examines NYC (Gowanus) & Philly (Fishtown)—two areas where upzoning drove major growth—highlighting lessons for tackling affordability. #Housing #Zoning #Affordability

Did you know that #housing is the largest expense for most US households amid ongoing #affordability challenges? Urban experts highlight three principles that could help leaders advance a comprehensive national housing affordability #strategy.

Join Urban's Center on Nonprofits and #Philanthropy on 6/30 @ 1 p.m. ET for its fifth Giving Innovation Summit. Explore trends shaping charitable #giving—from shifting donor behavior to widening public funding gaps. #LiveatUrban

As Washington State grows, aligning #housing with transit is critical. Urban’s #research shows zoning often limits housing near #transit and helped inform WA’s “missing middle” reforms, advancing more affordable, connected communities. Learn more.

The ROAD to Housing Act could be the first step toward a robust, federal #policy package to address the affordable #housing crisis. Learn more in this Urban Wire article.

At Urban’s event on #federal place-based development, Bradford Davy, former Chief of Staff to Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, highlighted the importance of building enduring A-1 #partnerships. Watch the event video to learn more. https://urbn.is/4g9NPyf

Understanding the #nonprofit sector’s role—and its challenges—is essential as #DC policymakers and future elected officials prepare for office. In this Urban Wire article, #research experts share three things the new mayor and council need to know.

Events can boost upward mobility by bringing stakeholders together, aligning priorities, and sharing #data. See how the Urban Institute’s Mobility Action Learning Network members are making it happen in their #communities.

New Urban #research shows more adult children supporting aging parents— “reverse transfers.” As #affordability pressures rise, this helps seniors meet basic needs but may limit younger adults’ ability to save, invest, and support their own #families. Learn more in this Urban Wire article.

State #nonprofit laws are complex and evolving. Join the Urban Institute and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on 6/26 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on the Nonprofit Legal Compendium. Register now. #LiveatUrban

As policymakers work to address #affordability challenges across the US, it’s essential that #solutions to reduce rising costs also recognize and confront the persistent wealth gaps affecting Black middle-class #families. Learn more.

There’s still time to register! Join the IRS and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center on 6/25 @ 8:30 a.m. ET for the 16th annual tax administration research conference. At this hybrid event, experts will share new #research on improving #tax effectiveness. #LiveatUrban

Traffic stops are one of the most common interactions between the public and #police, and pretextual stops can have negative effects. Two local Catalyst Grant Program groups show how better #data access and understanding can drive change.

In 2025, Urban, FPWA, and NYC leaders used the TCES framework to better measure #affordability. It captures true costs beyond poverty lines. 72% of #NYC children live in families below this threshold, informing #policy and a new true cost of living report.

At the Urban Institute’s recent Center for Local #Finance and Growth event, Lael Brainard shared remarks on how #market incentives alone are not enough to drive a self-sustaining, positive cycle of #investment. Watch the event video to learn more. https://urbn.is/4g9NPyf

How are #Latinos shaping the future of #fintech—and what can we learn? Join Urban on 6/24 @12 p.m. ET for a virtual event on new research, motivations, and gaps. Register now. #LiveatUrban

According to new Urban #research on healthcare #affordability in the US, nearly half of working-age adults (46%) struggled to afford #healthcare in 2025, and over a third (35%) reported unmet care needs due to costs. Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/3QqzPWn

On 6/30 @ 1 p.m. ET, join Urban’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy for its fifth Giving Innovation Summit. This hybrid convening will explore #philanthropy and #giving trends, policy shifts, and funding gaps. Register now. #LiveatUrban

In economic instability, many #DC residents rely on #safetynet programs for basics like food and housing. These supports are vital for #youngpeople—but many miss out. Experts share three things the new mayor and council should know as they consider ways to improve access to safety net programs.

Across much of the US, electricity costs are rising faster than earnings—#data show the average customer paying around $40 more in 2025 than in 2017. Urban’s American #Affordability Tracker highlights growing cost pressures and #policy solutions. Explore more.

Join the Urban Institute and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on 6/26 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on the Nonprofit Legal Compendium, an extensive searchable database of #nonprofit laws covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Register now. #LiveatUrban

Preventing evictions benefits both landlords and tenants. But the root causes of eviction are complex, and for tenants, housing #affordability challenges persist. In this Urban Wire article, research experts share three things #DC’s new mayor and council should understand to help reduce #evictions.