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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.
To Create More Equitable Community Engagement, Cities Can Go Back to the Basics Creating racially equitable communities requires that those most affected by inequities can participate meaningfully in community development.Combining Racial Groups in Data Analysis Can Mask Important Differences in Communities Research often lumps together racial and ethnic groups, which can erase the experiences of certain communities.Student Borrowers with Smaller Debts Should Repay for Fewer Years As currently structured, income-driven repayment plans have some serious shortcomings.The American Rescue Plan Contains an Evidence-Based Policy Win for New Mothers If every state adopts the American Rescue Plan's postpartum extension, about 123,000 uninsured mothers could become newly eligible for Medicaid/CHIP coverage.Housing Trends in Newark, New Jersey, Illustrate How the COVID-19 Recession Has Affected Black and Hispanic Homeowners The homeownership rate in Newark is low, with rates for Black and Hispanic households near that of white households. At the same time, the majority of homeowners in Newark are Black and Hispanic households.Biden’s Executive Orders Inject Racial Equity into Regulatory Review The administration’s new directives provide an opportunity to not only incorporate but also center racial equity in regulatory review.
