Peter Tatian

Local Data for Equitable Communities graphic with a multi-colored city-scape illustration.

Urban Institute and @rwjf.org launched the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program on January 27. If you're a #nonprofit looking to leverage #funding for data projects to catalyze action to improve conditions where you live, apply today! https://urbn.is/localdatagrant

Improving Access to State Tax Credits panel at @urbaninstitute.bsky.social For resources and local playbook: www.urban.org/projects/hel...

Figure 1 shows the Promise Heights Promise Neighborhood, Upton and Druid Heights neighborhoods and community schools, Baltimore.

For nearly a decade, Promise Heights staff and partner organizations in West Baltimore’s Upton and Druid Heights #communities have worked to support #families and children. New Urban #research shows the impact of this long-term, community-driven work. https://urbn.is/3LIisO0

4.8 Million People Will Lose Coverage in 2026 If Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire In this brief, we estimate the impact on coverage of the expiration of enhanced PTCs that would occur in 2026 without action by Congress. Our estimates inclu…

Latest from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social: 4.8 Million People Will Lose Coverage in 2026 If Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire www.urban.org/research/pub...

MEDA team on stage receiving award

Congratulations to Mission Economic Development Agency for being honored at the StriveTogether conference with the Nancy Zimpher Courage in Leadership Award! #ConveneC2C

If we agree on recognizing the dignity of people and leading them to full and satisfying lives, we agree on the important things. -Michael Strain, American Enterprise Institute. #ConveneC2C

The State of Baby Bonds In this brief, we revisit the policy as originally proposed, provide a legislative update, and outline six design features that would help baby bonds deliver…

Baby Bonds are a way to invest in people and families, said @darrickhamilton.bsky.social at #ConveneC2C. My @urbaninstitute.bsky.social colleagues provided an update on this policy www.urban.org/research/pub...

Darrick Hamilton speaking at a lectern.

“We should center people in our economy.” Darrick Hamilton, The New School, at StriveTogether conference. #ConveneC2C

Excited to be listening to Susan Dawson of E3 Alliance at the StriveTogether conference in Atlanta! #ConveneC2C

A map of United States counties showing the number of diapers needed to fill the gap faced by families with young children and low-to-moderate incomes each year. Urban areas and large cities are shaded darkly, indicating a large amount of need, while rural areas also indicate the presence of a gap.

Did you know that nearly half of families in the US with children under 4 struggle to afford diapers?

📊 A new data tool from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social looks at data in states and counties to understand where the largest gaps are.

www.urban.org/data-tools/m...

Cities Are Worried About Losing Families. DC Can Set an Example for How to Keep Them. Washington, DC, already has policies for making the city more attractive and affordable for families with young children, but the mayor’s proposed budget reduces or eliminates funding for many of thes...

Proud to join @urbaninstitute.bsky.social colleagues in unpacking how cities in general - and DC in particular - can be the ideal place to raise a family. www.urban.org/urban-wire/c...

Car Manufacturing Plant Shutdowns Could Cost Half a Million US Jobs Japanese automakers are reportedly considering shutting down US-based plants in response to tariffs, which could dramatically increase unemployment in local labor markets.

Japanese companies, including Honda and Toyota, have invested in manufacturing plants and other businesses in the US. Loss of these investments could put hundreds of thousands of American jobs at risk. www.urban.org/urban-wire/c...

Building Strong Communities - Building Bridges Across The River Technical Assistance for organizations desiring to create a plan for responsive development that benefits their stakeholders.

Opportunity to get technical assistance on equitable development from the amazing 11th Street Bridge Park team, a national leader in this field!
Please share this opportunity with your network and visit bridgepark.org/edpta for more information.

Renters consistently fare worse in disaster recovery, relative to homeowners. New study out in Cityscape on how CDBG-DR's evolving grant requirements for renter households contributes to recovery outcomes. www.huduser.gov/portal/perio...