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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.
More Asian Americans Are Becoming Homeowners, but They Still Face Barriers in the Housing Market Asian households face discrimination that hinders their ability to become homeowners and build generational wealth.In the Twin Cities, Affordable Homeownership Is Increasingly Inaccessible for Black Families The inequities Black families experience in the Twin Cities illustrates the larger systemic barriers surrounding race and opportunity in the United States.The Tight Housing Market Boxes Out Government-Insured Borrowers, Widening Homeownership Gaps Data show that flat-out rejection of buyers seeking government-backed loans disadvantages households with lower incomes, lower credit scores, and less wealth, many of whom are people of color.Did the Pandemic Deepen Racial and Ethnic Inequities among Small Business Owners? Data Limitations Make It Hard to Say. Regardless of whether COVID-19 worsened the racial and ethnic disparities in small business ownership and health, federal policymakers have options to address them.The Biden-Harris Administration Vowed to Prioritize Racial Equity, Philanthropy Can Help Prioritizing philanthropy can help the Biden-Harris administration balance advancing racial equity and accomplishing aligned policy objectives.Contracts Can Support the Child Care Workforce but Require Thinking outside the Box To prevent permanent job loss and damage to a field dominated by women of color, contracts should be designed creatively and with a focus on equity.
