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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
How to keep affordable housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods Affordable housing is one of a range of housing policies and programs that have the potential to promote economic mobility.Evaluating the DC school voucher program The only federally funded school voucher program in the country is up for reauthorization this week. What does the evidence say about the program?The fundamental flaws in Gallup’s recent higher education poll The results of a recent poll of college graduates generated attention-grabbing headlines, but the analysis is rife with misleading conclusions.How can we make Social Security solvent? Several presidential candidates have put forth serious Social Security reform plans. But the most popular reform options won’t actually help much.How Pay for Success can make evidence-based governing contagious Urban and OMB director Shaun Donovan both announced programs on Wednesday to help the innovative financing mechanism grow further and faster.Despite progress, minority borrowers still lag behind in the housing recovery New mortgage lending data show that minorities are still largely locked out of the housing market, partly as a result of tight lending standards.
