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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 End of the National Eviction Moratorium Will Be Costly for Everyone What can jurisdictions do to prevent a wave of evictions?Low-Density Infill’s Role in Fixing Los Angeles’s Housing Supply Shortage Three characteristics about the city’s low-density housing stock can help policymakers evaluate whether, when, where, and how to encourage private developers to build more infill housing.To Advance Racial Health Equity, Fund Organizations Led by and for People of Color Reimagining grantmaking infrastructure so small organizations led by people of color have equitable access to grants is just one way government can further racial equity.Using a Consensus-Style Approach to Synthesize the Evidence on the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Young Children and Early Care and Education Programs How can policymaking build a stronger early childhood education system that meets the needs of all children, families, programs, and teachers?Goal Setting and Data Benchmarking Can Help Narrow the Racial Homeownership Gap To increase homeownership among Black households, leaders must unify around a shared goal that can provide guidance for defining and measuring progress.Biden’s Budget Jumpstarts a Discussion on Economic and Racial Inequality in the Policy Community President Biden's proposed budget seeks to address long-standing economic and racial inequities through new investments in infrastructure, jobs, education, and research.