Scaling Apprenticeships for Small Businesses: Strategies That Work Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) play an essential role in the economy and innovation but often face scarce human and capital resources that can keep…

Join Urban on 4/22 @ 1 p.m. ET for a virtual #event celebrating the Small and Medium Business Tech Apprenticeship project, featuring Apprenticeship NC and Apprenticeship Carolina. Speakers will discuss barriers, solutions, and innovations for SMB #apprenticeship employers. #LiveatUrban

Juvenile Justice and Health Equity: The Role of Trauma-Informed Courts for Youth with Disabilities Research shows that youth with disabilities face disproportionate involvement in the juvenile legal system and heightened risk of trauma. Yet trauma-informed…

How can trauma‑informed #courts inclusively meet the needs of youth with #disabilities?

Join Urban on 4/23 @ 12 p.m. ET for a hybrid discussion on trauma‑informed strategies to support the health and well‑being of youth with disabilities. #LiveatUrban

Buy Now, Pay Later: Recent Developments and Implications for Mortgage Lending Buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans have become more common over the past few years. This innovative financial product has the potential to disrupt the financial…

As buy now, pay later (BNPL) use grows, gaps in credit reporting could shape #mortgage lending and #homeownership.

Join Urban on 4/21 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on BNPL’s future and its implication for ensuring sustainable mortgage credit access. #LiveatUrban

From Evidence to Power: Community Partnerships and Systems Change What becomes possible when communities don’t just inform research but shape it?

How can community-driven #research shape systems? Join the Urban Institute and collaborating orgs on 4/21 @ 12:30 p.m. ET for a hybrid convening on evidence, power, and systems change.

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Getting Started on Upward Mobility: Tools and Strategies for Local Leaders This virtual workshop will introduce key resources from the initiative—including the Upward Mobility Toolkit, the Upward Mobility Framework, and the Upward Mobility Data Dashboard—and will explore how...

How can local leaders help more residents build stable, thriving lives?

Join Urban on 4/24 @ 1 p.m. ET for a virtual workshop featuring key resources from the Upward Mobility Initiative—designed to help #communities strengthen efforts to move people out of #poverty. #LiveatUrban

Proven and Promising Interventions to Support Small Businesses: A Guide for Cities Small businesses play a critical role in cities. They create jobs, drive innovation, and provide one of the few pathways for households to build wealth. But …

Join the Urban Institute and Bloomberg Associates on 4/20 @ 3 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion of a new guide that highlights emerging approaches to #smallbusiness–focused #economic development.

Register now for this timely conversation. #LiveatUrban

Low-Income Families, High-Income Taxpayers, and a Looming Fiscal Crisis: A Tribute to Len Burman

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Join the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center on 4/9 @ 2 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event honoring the career of Len Burman, cofounder of the Tax Policy Center and its director for many years.

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The Impact of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act: Local Lessons and the Way Forward Homeownership is a key tool for building wealth and financial stability. But heirs’ property, which occurs when multiple descendants own a property without a…

What are the impacts of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act on #heirs’ property owners?

Join Urban on 3/30 @ 12 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event that will explore this legislation aimed at addressing adverse outcomes heirs’ property owners can face. #LiveatUrban

The Impact of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act: Local Lessons and the Way Forward Homeownership is a key tool for building wealth and financial stability. But heirs’ property, which occurs when multiple descendants own a property without a…

Heirs' property issues can cost families their homes and wealth, so understanding the adverse outcomes owners can face is essential. NCLC's Sarah Mancini will join @urbaninstitute.bsky.social on March 30 at 12 ET at a hybrid event to discuss. Register now #LiveatUrban urbn.is/HeirsPropert...

Low-Income Families, High-Income Taxpayers, and a Looming Fiscal Crisis: A Tribute to Len Burman

Join @taxpolicycenter.bsky.social on 4/9 at 2 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event honoring Len Burman, TPC cofounder and longtime director. Experts in the field will discuss key #tax policy issues Len led research on.

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The Impact of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act: Local Lessons and the Way Forward Homeownership is a key tool for building wealth and financial stability. But heirs’ property, which occurs when multiple descendants own a property without a…

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Join the Urban Institute on 3/30 @ 12 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event on the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act and its impact on #heirs’ property owners.

Reserve your spot. #LiveatUrban

The Future of Local Justice Innovation The dynamics, opportunities, and constraints around local justice reform have changed tremendously since the Safety and Justice Challenge began working to sa…

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Join the Urban Institute on 3/26 @ 11:30 a.m. ET for a virtual #event exploring how local #justice innovation has evolved, key lessons learned, and what the future holds.

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The Evolving Relationship Between Nonprofits and Government: Past, Present, and Future At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first in a series of 30th-…

How is the relationship between #nonprofits and #government evolving? Join Urban on 3/24 @ 1 p.m. ET for a hybrid discussion with Urban’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy to look at the historical relationship, assess challenges, and unpack emerging trends.

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The Impact of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act: Local Lessons and the Way Forward Homeownership is a key tool for building wealth and financial stability. But heirs’ property, which occurs when multiple descendants own a property without a…

Smart policies can prevent heirs’ property–related #wealth loss. Join Urban on 3/30 @ 12 p.m. ET for a hybrid #event on the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act and its impact on forced property sales among heirs’ property owners. #LiveatUrban

Updating the True Cost of Economic Security: What It Takes to Thrive in the US Affordability has become a central issue for millions of Americans striving to get by and get ahead. Elected officials as diverse as President Donald Trump, …

Join Urban & National True Cost of Living Coalition on 3/17 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on the updated True Cost of Economic Security measure and what #families need to thrive. This #event will feature remarks from US Rep. Gwen Moore, a research presentation, and expert panel. #LiveatUrban

The Future of Local Justice Innovation The dynamics, opportunities, and constraints around local justice reform have changed tremendously since the Safety and Justice Challenge began working to sa…

Local #justice reform has shifted tremendously since the Safety and Justice Challenge began in 2015. Join Urban on 3/26 at 11:30 a.m. ET for a virtual session to explore how #innovation has evolved and what’s next.

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The Credit Trajectories of Microbusiness Loan Borrowers Many microbusinesses take on debt to accelerate growth or to meet payroll, stock inventory, and fulfill other day-to-day requirements. How an entrepreneur ma…

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Join Urban on 3/18 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on credit trajectories of microbusiness loan borrowers. Learn key insights for community development #financial institutions, mission lenders, entrepreneurs, philanthropies, and policymakers. #LiveatUrban

The Evolving Relationship Between Nonprofits and Government: Past, Present, and Future At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first in a series of 30th-…

How is the relationship between #government and #nonprofits evolving?

Urban’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy opens its 30th‑anniversary series on 3/24 at 1 p.m. ET. Don’t miss this hybrid conversation. #LiveatUrban

Innovations Designed to Deliver the Promise of Homeownership At a time when rising costs and structural barriers continue to limit access to homeownership, innovative mortgage solutions are reshaping how capital reache…

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Join Urban on 3/16 @ 1 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on how innovative solutions can create pathways for #homeownership. Attendees will learn about the Inspire100 mortgage pilot and hear from practitioners, funders, and housing finance leaders. #LiveatUrban

Addressing Jail Use Through Prompt Case Resolution Bringing criminal cases to a timely resolution supports public safety, justice for the community, fairness to defendants, and certainty for victims. But in m…

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Join Urban on 3/12 @ 2:30 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on how localities can enhance case processing efficiency and reduce #court delays that contribute to increased #jail use.

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The Credit Trajectories of Microbusiness Loan Borrowers Many microbusinesses take on debt to accelerate growth or to meet payroll, stock inventory, and fulfill other day-to-day requirements. How an entrepreneur ma…

Join Urban on 3/18 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual convening on #credit trajectories of microbusiness loan borrowers. This #event will feature a panel discussion between speakers with expertise supporting and lending to microentrepreneurs. #LiveatUrban

Updating the True Cost of Economic Security: What It Takes to Thrive in the US Affordability has become a central issue for millions of Americans striving to get by and get ahead. Elected officials as diverse as President Donald Trump, …

Join the Urban Institute on 3/17 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on the updated True Cost of Economic Security measure. Attendees will learn how policymakers and researchers can leverage insights from this #research to improve American #families’ well-being. #LiveatUrban

A person is smiling while looking at a phone in a workshop filled with bicycles and tools. The event titled "The Future of Fintech: How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping Our Financial Lives" is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, from 3 PM to 5 PM EST. The event format is hybrid, and there is a prompt to follow the hashtag #LiveAtUrban.

Don’t miss Urban’s Financial Well-Being Hub event on 3/10 @ 3 p.m. ET. Register today for this #LiveatUrban conversation on how emerging financial #technologies are shaping people’s lives. https://urbn.is/4cdkXmT

Innovations Designed to Deliver the Promise of Homeownership At a time when rising costs and structural barriers continue to limit access to homeownership, innovative mortgage solutions are reshaping how capital reache…

How can innovative #mortgage solutions expand pathways to #homeownership? Join the Urban Institute on 3/16 @ 1 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion about the Inspire100 mortgage pilot. #LiveatUrban

State of the Safety Net As states face potential funding cuts and shifting policies, understanding who is eligible, who participates, and where gaps exist is crucial for informing e…

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Join Urban on 3/6 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on the State of the Safety Net Initiative web #tool. Attendees will learn how to use the tool that provides, all in one place, eligibility and participation estimates for seven different programs. #LiveatUrban

Addressing Jail Use Through Prompt Case Resolution Bringing criminal cases to a timely resolution supports public safety, justice for the community, fairness to defendants, and certainty for victims. But in m…

Join Urban on 3/12 @ 2:30 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on how localities can enhance case processing efficiency and reduce court delays that contribute to increased #jail use. Participants will gain insights from Clark County, NV, and Harris County, TX. #LiveatUrban

State of the Safety Net As states face potential funding cuts and shifting policies, understanding who is eligible, who participates, and where gaps exist is crucial for informing e…

Join the Urban Institute on 3/6 @ 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on the State of the Safety Net Initiative web #tool that provides eligibility and participation estimates for seven different social safety net programs.

Register now.
#LiveatUrban

A person is smiling and looking at a smartphone while sitting in a workshop filled with tools. The text overlay reads: "The Future of Fintech: How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping Our Financial Lives," with event details: "Tuesday, March 10 | 3 PM-5 PM EST | Hybrid." The bottom of the image has the hashtag "#LIVEATURBAN" and a "U" logo.

How are #AI-driven tools, crypto, sports betting, and other #financial technologies shaping consumers' lives?

Join Urban on 3/10 @ 3 p.m. ET for a hybrid event on #Fintech and how to embrace innovation while prioritizing consumer safety. https://urbn.is/4cdkXmT #LiveatUrban

Reducing Jail Use through Pretrial Detention and Release Approaches Most people in jail are pretrial detainees, many of whom may never be convicted. Imposition of financial conditions for release keep thousands of people who …

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Join Urban on 2/20 @ 1 p.m. ET for a virtual event on approaches to reduce #jail use. Attendees will hear how Safety and Justice Challenge jurisdictions implemented #strategies to curb overuse of pretrial and detention centers. #LiveatUrban

The Next Chapter of Community Development Finance and Place-Based Investment Join former Federal Reserve Vice Chairs Lael Brainard and Randal Quarles for the launch of the Urban Institute’s Center for Local Finance and Growth, which w…

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Join the Urban Institute on 2/10 @ 3 p.m. ET for a virtual #event on the new Center for Local #Finance and Growth that will equip leaders with evidence & tools to help residents thrive. #LiveatUrban