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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.
Black Students Find Greater Satisfaction Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities Black students’ higher rates of satisfaction at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over Black students at non-HBCUs is an acknowledgment that despite the challenges facing HBCUs, they still deliver positive experiences and build great pride among their graduates.Timing Is Everything for Students Needing Summer Food Support The stalled Build Back Better Act addresses plans for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) starting in summer 2023, leaving summer 2022 students without benefits. Now is the ideal time to apply lessons learned from the rollout of Pandemic EBT to Summer EBT plans so that students in need canHow States Can Improve the Customer Experience for Families Seeking Safety Net Supports Changing benefit delivery systems can ensure families receive the assistance they need while reducing the burden on state programs and staff.Addressing Extreme Heat Will Require an Intentional Focus on Equity Extreme heat is a growing threat for urban areas, and only by putting equity first will cities and counties be prepared for a hotter future.Will California’s New Zoning Promote Racial and Economic Equity in Los Angeles? There’s a great need for more housing and homeownership in Los Angeles. Increasing the supply of low-density infill housing through zoning reform is an important step, but the city requires additional policies to ensure racial and economic inequities don’t widen.
