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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.
Can Wealth-Building Programs Both Prevent Displacement and Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap? A pilot program in St. Louis, Missouri, is exploring whether wealth building could be a key tool to fighting gentrification.Jurisdictions Dominated by Single-Family Zoning Hoard Opportunities, but Bans Aren’t the Only Fix Debates around single family zoning have largely focused on banning or not banning the policy, but new research indicates a more nuanced understanding of and focus on the share of single-family zoning and homeowner-dominated housing in jurisdictions could boost equity and upward social mobility.LIHTC Provides Much-Needed Affordable Housing, but Not Enough to Address Today’s Market Demands In the face of growing housing needs and limited housing availability, expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program could provide affordable housing for many more families in need.New Limits on TANF Worker Supplement Programs Affect How States Meet Federal Work Requirements The law that increased the debt limit could make it harder for states to meet federal TANF requirements and cause them to lose their funding.Expanding Who Can Offer Down Payment Assistance Funds Could Benefit First-Time Homebuyers By amending the 2008 Federal Housing Administration Modernization Act to allow lenders to provide down payment assistance, policymakers can address a large barrier to homeownership for many families.An Estimated One in Five Renters Feels Pressured to Leave Their Home New data show one in five renters feels pressure to leave their home, with increased rents being the most common reason reported.
