40 Years of Research of Record: 1968-2008

In April of 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated a new Institute with a mandate to "... bridge the gulf between the lonely scholar in search of truth and the decision-maker in search of progress."

40 years later, the Urban Institute celebrates four decades of service as one of the nation's most respected nonpartisan social and economic policy research organizations.

40 Years - 40 Accomplishments

How do you sum up the breadth and impact of four decades of research? We highlight 40 key accomplishments that have changed the policy landscape.
See our Top 40

40th Anniversary Events

	It's Not Easy Being Gray: The New Rules of Retirement An Urban Institute 40th Anniversary Roundtable (audio available)
	Forty Years of Social Policy and Policy Research The first annual Robert Solow lecture
	Can Fiscal Responsibility Be Politically Palatable? An Urban Institute 40th Anniversary Roundtable (audio available)
	The Housing Meltdown: Spill-Overs and Strategies for Families, Neighborhoods, and Governments An Urban Institute 40th Anniversary Roundtable (audio available)

40 Years of History

A narrative timeline highlights the Institute's history and areas of focus year to year.