Urban Institute

@urbaninstitute

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Washington, DC

Joined December 2008

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25 local organizations in the Catalyst Grant Program aim to use #data & #tech to drive progress towards a more equitable criminal legal system. Learn more today. urbn.is/44S1lPK

urbaninstitute's tweet image. 25 local organizations in the Catalyst Grant Program aim to use #data &amp; #tech to drive progress towards a more equitable criminal legal system. Learn more today. urbn.is/44S1lPK

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 22

Despite rising into the middle class, many Black women still face the racial #wealth gap, financial strain, and family pressures – fueling disproportionate #mentalhealth challenges. This #MinorityMentalHealth Month, explore solutions from Urban. urbn.is/4mb77Dq

urbaninstitute's tweet card. Walton explores the intersectionality of race, class, and gender, emphasizing the distinctive sociocultural and historical context in which middle-class Black women exist.

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 22

Rural communities in the US are home to a significant population of people with #disabilities, yet #data on their experiences remain limited. Explore how policymakers can close the gap in a new #research report from the Urban Institute. urbn.is/4f2Awxb

urbaninstitute's tweet image. Rural communities in the US are home to a significant population of people with #disabilities, yet #data on their experiences remain limited.

Explore how policymakers can close the gap in a new #research report from the Urban Institute. urbn.is/4f2Awxb

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 21

When it comes to buyers of distressed properties, the ability to address unique #financial barriers could help negate adverse consequences for the properties and the underserved #communities they are in. Explore the findings in an Urban #research report. urbn.is/4m8vuBC

urbaninstitute's tweet card. During times of significant stress, homeowners might be unable to make their mortgage payments. If loss mitigation strategies are not sufficient, missed payments are likely to push the property into...

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 21

Urban's #Prison Research & #Innovation Initiative collaborated with corrections systems to build evidence & expand #solutions that can help improve conditions & experiences of incarcerated people & corrections officials. See more in the 2024 Impact Report. urbn.is/46Uk7J0

urbaninstitute's tweet card. Spotlight: State Prison Reform

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 18

How can local leaders address persistent employment disparities faced by workers of color with #disabilities? An Urban report proposes strategies to improve #economic mobility for disabled workers of color. Learn more this #Disability Pride Month. urbn.is/3HDAGi0

urbaninstitute's tweet card. This publication addresses the persistent employment disparities faced by workers of color with disabilities—especially those who are Black, Latine or Asian—and proposes strategies to improve their...

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 18

Proposed plans to phase out #FEMA after this hurricane season could place a significant #financial burden on state & local governments. Learn more about the impacts of reducing the federal government’s role in #disaster management in a new Urban Wire post. urbn.is/4eZ0Ckv

urbaninstitute's tweet card. 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.

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 18

Urban’s Aravind Boddupalli & Luisa Godinez-Puig presented #research on Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit that will inform MD #policy to combat poverty with @GovWesMoore, @MDComptroller, Sec. Martin of @MD_GOC, @SpeakerAJones, and others. Thanks for your collaboration.

urbaninstitute's tweet image. Urban’s Aravind Boddupalli &amp; Luisa Godinez-Puig presented #research on Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit that will inform MD #policy to combat poverty with @GovWesMoore, @MDComptroller, Sec. Martin of @MD_GOC, @SpeakerAJones, and others. Thanks for your collaboration.

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 17

There’s still time to register! Join Urban on 7/24 @ 3 p.m. ET for a hybrid discussion on the evolution of credit scores in the #housing #finance system. urbn.is/40GyJYy #LiveatUrban

urbaninstitute's tweet card. The Past, Present, and Future of Credit Scores in Housing Finance

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 15

Substance use disorder screening-related needs of people w/ #disabilities often go unmet within existing #healthcare frameworks. This #Disability Pride Month, explore Urban's research on facilitators & barriers to SUD screening for those w/ disabilities. urbn.is/4eTxOdp

urbaninstitute's tweet card. Substance use disorder (SUD) among disabled people is an important issue because people with a disability are more likely to experience SUD. This exploratory study begins with a synthesis of evidence...

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 15

A new report from the Urban Institute and National CAPACD reveals wide differences in poverty and costs of living among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander #communities—differences often hidden by aggregated #data. Explore the #research. urbn.is/44ur2qO

urbaninstitute's tweet image. A new report from the Urban Institute and National CAPACD reveals wide differences in poverty and costs of living among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander #communities—differences often hidden by aggregated #data. Explore the #research. urbn.is/44ur2qO

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 14

Why should #states and localities consider evaluating their direct cash programs? Urban’s latest #research summarizes why studying these #programs can help improve them, understand their impacts, and inform future programs across the US. urbn.is/46HVqzo

urbaninstitute's tweet card. This summary provides an overview of evaluation for direct cash programs.

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 14

In 2024, the Urban Institute’s #research created a lasting impact and helped people and #communities thrive. Explore the ways Urban made a difference in the 2024 Impact #Report today. urbn.is/4lAbzf6

urbaninstitute's tweet card. Research to Impact: 2024 Highlights

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 11

Cuts to #FEMA hazard mitigation programs could put Americans nationwide at risk as disasters worsen. Learn more about what the #research shows regarding the benefits of predisaster mitigation programs for #communities in this Urban Wire post. urbn.is/3GCoFJp

urbaninstitute's tweet card. Cancelling the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and funding for future Flood Mitigation Assistance grants would end most federal funding for predisaster hazard mitigation,...

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 11

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many US #transit systems have struggled to return to prepandemic ridership levels. A new Urban Wire post compares public transit ridership in the US and #France and shares lessons to address the national ridership challenge. urbn.is/40Ggvq8

urbaninstitute's tweet card. French cities have increased both bus and rail use beyond prepandemic levels, thanks to a quick return to normal service and expanded high-quality travel options.

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Urban Institute@urbaninstitute · Jul 10

For screening and treating suicidality and substance use disorders, #research findings show that people with #disabilities face many additional barriers when seeking behavioral #healthcare. Explore more in this Urban Wire post. urbn.is/4kcqD24

urbaninstitute's tweet card. New research finds that many barriers to screening and treating suicidality and substance use disorders are often magnified for people with disabilities.

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