The Center for an Urban Future (CUF) is a catalyst for sustainable policies that reduce inequality, increase economic mobility, and grow the economy in New York City. An independent, nonpartisan policy organization, CUF uses fact-based research to elevate important and often overlooked issues onto the radar of policymakers and advance practical solutions that strengthen New York and help all New Yorkers participate in the city’s rising prosperity.

Contact details

Website:
https://nycfuture.org

Address:
120 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
New York, NY
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): JONATHAN BOWLES
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): JONATHAN BOWLES
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Jonathan Bowles
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Center for an Urban Future
 10
United States average
 47
Global average
 88
2024
Center for an Urban Future
 12
2023
Center for an Urban Future
 11
% Female staff
2025
Center for an Urban Future
 60%
United States average
 51%
Global average
 50%
2024
Center for an Urban Future
 66%
2023
Center for an Urban Future
 45%
% Female researchers
2025
Center for an Urban Future
 33%
United States average
 49%
Global average
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Center for an Urban Future
 15
United States average
 61
Global average
 57
2023
Center for an Urban Future
 22
2022
Center for an Urban Future
 33

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Center for an Urban Future
 18,045
United States average
 50,844
Global average
 19,888
Followers (2024)
Center for an Urban Future
 18,812
Followers (2022)
Center for an Urban Future
 18,462
Subscribers (2025)
Center for an Urban Future
 131
United States average
 19,271
Global average
 7,436
Followers (2025)
Center for an Urban Future
 7,000
United States average
 24,324
Global average
 15,926

Data notes

Last updated: 08/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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