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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.
Three Principles to Equitably and Efficiently Implement New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance $25 billion is not nearly enough to cover all renters’ needs and keep them protected from housing instability and eviction. That’s why effectively targeting this funding will be critical.A Closer Look at Single-Payer Proposals to Cover Long-Term Services and Supports Single-payer programs would greatly expand access to long-term services and supports, but would add markedly to costs.What Would Forgiving Student Debt Mean for the Federal Budget? Cancelling student debt has no immediate impact on the national debt, but will gradually increase the national debt in the long-term.Ten Blog Posts That Elevated the Debate in 2020 Urban researchers equipped changemakers with real-time insights they needed to develop evidence-based solutions, both for immediate COVID-19 relief and long-term recovery.Apprenticeships Are the Unconventional Solution to Increasing Diversity in Traditional Tech Positions Apprenticeships are a proven solution to hiring underrepresented groups in a wide range of occupations.