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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 Two-Generation Programs Can Advance Housing Stability Because children who grow up living in poverty are less likely to succeed economically as adults, cycles of poverty and housing instability can span generations. Two-generation programs can disrupt those cycles.California’s New Zoning Law Eases Building Restrictions but Depends on the Financing Industry to Play its Part Lifting legal roadblocks alone will not guarantee an influx of additional or affordable housing. Homeowners and small developers need access to the financing necessary to build new infill units.Is Maternal Telehealth Improving or Undermining Health Care Access and Equity? It’s Time to Ask Birthing People. Centering birthing people’s preferences—particularly voices from communities of color—will be critical to ensuring telehealth improves outcomes and doesn’t widen inequities.10 Blog Posts That Elevated the Debate in 2021 As the national dialogue shifted from relief toward pandemic recovery this year, Urban researchers analyzed what it would take to bolster resilience, center equity, and ensure we’re better prepared for future crises.Home Visiting Programs Can Help Ensure Families Have the Diapers Their Babies Need State home visiting administrators and local program leaders can leverage available federal funds and local partnerships to ensure more families have access to the diapers they need.How Intermediaries Can Help Apprenticeships Offer More Structure and Support Apprenticeships can provide structure and mentorship to people entering a new industry, especially for people living with disabilities, and intermediaries can help facilitate and support employers who might not know how to design an apprenticeship.
