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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.
Need a nest egg to pay for your nest? Many retirees do Older adults spend much more on housing than health care or anything else.The future of social science research: A data science perspective By breaking out of the inertia of tradition, we can deepen our understanding of society and governance and leverage data to directly improve lives.Who minds the kids when mom works a nonstandard schedule? How working an erratic schedule and nighttime hours affect parents' child care options.Five benefits of government mortgage programs What do programs like FHA, VA, and Ginnie Mae really do for the US mortgage market?Immigrant families: Characteristics and contexts A new analysis sheds light on what we know about immigrant families.What a new HUD study teaches us about how to improve homeless programs Until Congress funds more housing vouchers, here's what service providers need to do to help end family homelessness.