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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 is an American Latino Museum? With the American Latino History and Culture grant program intending to support the capacity of American Latino museums nationwide, the first step for disbursing funds will be to define which institutions are included.The Importance of American Latino Museums Often smaller hybrid spaces, American Latino museums cocreate programs with their communities and preserve Latino arts, history, and culture for all Americans.Rural Families with Low Incomes Prefer More Flexible Summer Meal Options In our survey, rural families with low incomes felt electronic benefit transfer cards and meal delivery were more helpful summer food options than in-person meals.Grappling with the American Dream: 10 Blog Posts That Elevated the Debate in 2023 In 2023, Urban researchers explored the many ways access to the American dream has changed, from busting myths around policy effectiveness to exploring financial well-being changes arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.Homelessness Is Solvable, But Only with Sufficient Investment in Housing New Point-in-Time count data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development show homelessness has increased 12.1 percent from 2022 to 2023.Do Investments in Athletics Lead to Enrollment Increases at Division III Schools? Since 2005, more than 200 Division III schools have made significant investments in athletics, but less than half of those schools have seen enrollment increases as a result.