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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.
How Social Service Agencies Can Leverage Behavioral Science as Services Go Virtual The pandemic offers a unique opportunity to rethink our design and implementation of the social safety net.Countering COVID-19 in Kenyan Counties by Assessing Health Care Capabilities and Population Risks With county-level data, the national government can flatten the curve and better allocate limited resources in line with individual counties' circumstances.Why Homeless Encampment Sweeps Are Dangerous during COVID-19 Evidence shows this practice can put people living in encampments at even greater risk.How Philanthropy Can Partner with Government to Meet Critical Needs during COVID-19 Although philanthropy cannot replace an effective and assertive government response, it can enhance it.Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record Understanding the disproportionate unemployment risk facing Latinx people can inform strategies to help workers hit hardest by the COVID-19 employment crisis.Four Ways to Equitably Manage Public Transit Options in a Crisis Now more than ever, transit decisions must be made with equity in mind to ensure our the vulnerable residents and workers are able to get where they need to go safely.