Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to understanding and solving societal problems to build a just and equitable society. It invests in research across a wide variety of areas, including aging and retirement, artificial intelligence, child welfare, climate change, economic development, health care, housing, immigration, and racial equity. The organization supports policymakers with evidence-based data and insights to help design effective solutions for communities. Through initiatives like the Racial Equity Analytics Lab and Justice Policy Center, Urban Institute aims to address critical challenges such as housing crises and social inequality.