Urban Institute is in the news as researchers weigh how bank rules and housing costs shape access and choices. DC-based think tank studying policy impacts.
A mix of stories shows how rising costs, housing options, and family dynamics are shaping decisions—from Australians delaying parenthood to Dutch divorcees seeking affordable tiny homes, and East Jerusalem eviction cases.
Fostering the Future accounts launch, offering a $1,000 seed and potential matching funds to foster children and others under 18. Governors signing on, and advocacy groups push for automatic enrollment to boost participation; analysis notes persistently poor outcomes for foster youth.