This programming provides seed funding for innovative, NYU-led scholarship and applied research projects that address pressing problems faced by cities and urban residents.

Stay up to date with the latest research, papers, and blogs of our team of scholars, faculty, and experts. Revisit some of our most impactful findings and past work.

The Public Pensions programming examined fiscal issues and risks related to the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).

The American Violence programming resulted in AmericanViolence.org, a website attempting to focus the attention of the public and policy makers on the challenge of reducing violence.