Data from 274 cities show many cities became more inclusive between 2013 and 2016, but some became less inclusive. As cities recover from the pandemic, eight building blocks can be used to intentionally foster an inclusive recovery.
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Homelessness and the criminal justice system are deeply intertwined. Understanding this connection can help local leaders
develop strategies that better address homelessness, reduce the use of jails, build stronger communities, and ensure everyone has access to safe and stable housing.
In the midst of the pandemic and national reckoning with racial injustice, trends on charitable giving are shifting and media are influencing the discourse. In the latest episode of Critical Value, the Urban Institute’s Benjamin Soskis, Harvard University’s Emily Boardman Ndulue, and University of Southern California’s Erica Rosenthal discuss these phenomena.
Tune in today at noon (EDT) as Irena Asmundson, chief economist for the California Department of Finance, discusses how California is dealing with the concurrent challenges of the pandemic and wildfires.
Every family should live in a neighborhood that supports their well-being and their children’s ability to thrive. Urban Institute scholars, community leaders, and national experts are working together to explore how the federal government can help all neighborhoods become places of opportunity and inclusion.
