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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.
What can Disaster Managers Learn from Homeless Assistance Providers During COVID-19? Amid the pandemic, standard evacuation procedures will not suffice.Filling Gaps in Response: The Value of Local Partnerships during a Crisis Cross-sector partnerships will be critical as localities respond, rebuild, and focus on efforts to protect their city’s most vulnerable residents.Extending Student Loan Relief during the Coronavirus Pandemic Focusing assistance on those who have been particularly affected by the pandemic could help buy time to implement a permanent solution.Students with Disabilities Can’t Just Be an Afterthought This Fall Without uniform guidance for returning to school this fall, education stakeholders will need to consult the evidence to decide what is best for their students.Four Lessons for Advancing Racial Equity through Place-Based Initiatives Achieving deeper racial equity requires taking on existing power structures and working to change the systems that sustain racism.Fintech Can Be a Safe Way to Access Financial Services during the Pandemic, but How Well-Suited Is It for People with Low Incomes? Four lessons to improve fintech access for people with low incomes through financial coaching.