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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.
College financial aid: Revealing the secret How can we make more families aware of financial aid opportunities and get more kids on track for college?A new vision for long-term care Four ways we can improve long-term care in America.Is falling inequality always a good thing? Inequality can’t be our only yardstick for evaluating outcomes of economic development.Exploring a new opportunity to help mentally ill individuals in the criminal justice system A new treatment method shows promise for helping criminal justice-involved individuals with schizophrenia.We knew housing vouchers worked-- we just didn't know how well A new study shows just how well housing vouchers work—not only for stabilizing housing, but also for improving the lives of poor families in other crucial ways.Why developers don't build more affordable housing in opportunity areas How NIMBYism is stopping decent, opportunity-rich affordable housing