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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.
Less segregated communities aren’t only more inclusive. They’re more prosperous. What exactly are the costs of segregation on metropolitan regions, and how does it limit economic vibrancy and earnings potential of residents?Q&A with public health innovator Manmeet Kaur, recipient of the Janice Nittoli Fellowship Manmeet Kaur discusses rethinking the healthcare system and bridging the gap between policy and action as the inaugural Janice Nittoli Fellow.Past-due medical debt a problem, especially for black Americans Nearly one in three nonelderly black Americans have past-due medical bills—a concerning number given the consequences for physical and financial health.Fannie and Freddie eased access to credit. Now it’s the FHA’s turn Credit is tight largely because lenders are imposing even more stringent standards than those required by the entities that guarantee or insure these loans.Three ways the Great Lakes region can find home-grown solutions to its challenges Political rhetoric on the Great Lakes has portrayed the region as a victim of global forces, but the region’s recovery depends on investments in its strengths.Four lessons to help the new secretary of labor build a skilled workforce To build a strong workforce, Alex Acosta would be wise to rely on what we know about effective workforce development programs.
