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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.
A Good Start for Scaling American Apprenticeships: Five Potential Improvements How would new legislation make a difference? What elements might strengthen the proposal?The COVID-19 Recession Will Be Different A “service sector recession” could cut much deeper than normal downturns.What HUD’s Proposed Rule Gets Wrong about Fair Housing It negates the considerable federal investments made to roll out the 2015 rule and ignores evidence of ongoing racial discrimination, residential segregation, and barriers to opportunity in the US.Feeding the Country during a Pandemic: Seven Ways Forward A top priority for our nation’s emergency response should be figuring out how to feed those who already struggle with food insecurity and those who may be newly in need.Is It Time to Postpone the 2020 Census? The timing of the COVID-19 pandemic could not be worse for the once-in-a-decade census.How Programs Addressing Homelessness Can Prepare for the Coronavirus People experiencing homelessness may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.