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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.
The FHFA Has a Small Window to Enact a Policy to Create a More Equitable Housing Finance System Could extending a fee help the FHFA fund more affordable housing?Four Keys to a Successful Two-Generation Initiative Over the past decade, there have been renewed investments in and research on two-generation programs that help parents and their children move out of poverty together.How the Federal Government Can Support Cities and Counties Limited by State Preemption Laws: The Case of Municipal Broadband Municipal broadband is one example of how the federal government can promote local policy innovation, even in states that tend to preempt a broader range of local laws.Effective New Investments in Children Start with Understanding Current Public Spending Our State-by-State Spending on Kids Dataset offers the most comprehensive account of public spending on children available, and it gives state and federal administrators the data they need to make informed decisions amid pandemic relief.Three Ways States and Localities Can Get Rental Assistance to People Faster How states and localities can get funds out to residents facing evictions when the moratorium is lifted.The Benefits and Challenges of Designing a Cost Study with Community Partners The pros and cons of using a community-engaged approach to co-design a cost study with local partners.
