Some advocates for police reform call for a complete restructuring of public safety as we know it, and others demand sharp reductions in police spending with corresponding increases in other public services. An examination of government finance data can inform—but won’t settle—larger debates around policing.
The Opportunity Zone incentive aimed to establish an economic development tool that would foster equitable development outcomes—such as quality job creation and business growth—in undercapitalized communities. But a new report suggests the incentive is not living up to its goals.
Many renters face a cliff at the end of July, when supplemental unemployment assistance from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act expires. At least $16 billion per month is needed to keep renters housed and better support low-income renter households.
Email is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain audience relationships. To better serve a wide array of audience interests, the Urban Institute successfully experimented with two new ideas to increase engagement and encourage new users to join our growing community.
COVID-19 is rapidly spreading behind bars. The pandemic lays bare the communal and interconnected nature of incarceration and the need to improve how we approach corrections legislation, policy, and practice.
The sudden shift to social distancing and an online-based life has highlighted the inequity of access to reliable technology for many US households. Cities are attempting to close the digital divide but still face barriers to delivering access to all residents.
