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Upward Mobility Initiative

Empowering local leaders with data and tools to improve upward mobility from poverty and racial equity in communities.

The Upward Mobility Framework
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Find Your Community’s Upward Mobility Data

Our data dashboard provides insights on predictors of upward mobility for every community in the U.S. Explore local metrics, compare across places, and inform strategies that advance upward mobility for all residents.

EXPLORE THE DASHBOARD

FEATURED TOOLS
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The Upward Mobility Framework helps local leaders understand mobility and what it takes to ensure all residents can thrive, and the Toolkit offers practical strategies and examples to support meaningful long-term change.


LATEST RESOURCES
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Read the latest from Urban experts on the ways communities are advancing upward mobility and racial equity, the data and tools used to measure mobility, and strategies for tackling challenges at the local level. 


ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
We provide local leaders with data and tools to create the conditions that lead to economic success, power and autonomy, and dignity and belonging for all people, especially those historically excluded from prosperity. LEARN MORE