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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.
Transit Ridership Dropped at Heavy Rail Stations during the COVID-19 Pandemic, but Ridership Change Depended on Neighborhood Characteristics Across the country, transit ridership dropped during the pandemic, but in neighborhoods of color and low-income neighborhoods, these decreases were smaller, as essential workers continued to rely on transit options.Why Does Homeownership Vary So Widely within the AAPI Community? By 2060, the AAPI population is expected to surpass 38 million. Before then, policymakers and researchers need to better understand the disparities among this diverse community if they want to eliminate barriers to accessing homeownership.The Pandemic May Prompt Changes in How States Identify Economically Disadvantaged Students for Federal Accountability Pandemic-related interruption of state testing offers states a chance to reconsider their definition of economically disadvantaged students to ensure a more consistent and accurate measure.Adult Learners Could Be Part of the Solution to Pandemic-Related Labor Gaps You think adult learners are 50? They might be 18. And they all have different skills and learning needs.Why Disability Insurance Participation Might Be Higher in Some Parts of the Country Why do certain areas of the country have higher-than-expected Disability insurance awards for certain types of disabling conditions?Nonprofit Leadership Is Out of Step with America’s Changing Demographics Leadership in the nonprofit sector has long failed to reflect the rich diversity in the US, which can diminish the sector’s effectiveness and relevance to the communities it serves.
