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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.
Child Care Systems Don’t Align with What Parents Working Nontraditional Hours Recommend Policymakers weighing how to best meet the child care needs of parents who work nontraditional hours should listen to what parents want and need.A Student Debt Blind Spot in the Gainful Employment Rule for College Programs As policymakers consider developing regulations on federal aid for college programs, a gainful employment rule that compares graduates’ earnings to other metrics, such as tuition prices, could provide greater protections than a debt-to-income test.The Community Reinvestment Act Meant to Combat Redlining’s Effects. 45 Years Later, Black Homebuyers Are Still Significantly Underserved Racial wealth gaps have characterized the US housing market for decades, with new Urban research showing that measures like the Community Reinvestment Act may not do enough to overcome the legacy of systemic housing discrimination.States Can Use TANF’s Flexibility to Extend Cash Assistance for Families in Need Some states extended the length of time families can receive TANF cash assistance during the pandemic.Understanding Who Owns Rental Stock Can Ensure Tenants and Small Landlords Get the Support They Need The pandemic hit independent mom-and-pop landlords—who own few properties but a large share of rental units—especially hard.How DC Policymakers Can Address the Various Ways Students Feel Unsafe on Their Way to School With school districts returning to in-person lessons, students face threats on their way to school, so a variety of policy solutions is needed to keep them safe.
