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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 Government Can Embrace AI and Workers The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program’s successes and missteps offer evidence-based lessons Congress could deploy in combating future automation- and artificial intelligence–driven job losses and worker dislocations.How Home Delivery Can Help More Families with Low Incomes Access Food Assistance Recent research shows how home delivery of both charitable food and public food assistance can help more food insecure families access the supports they need.How to Embed Racial Equity into Zoning Code Reform To help ensure zoning reforms improve access to housing for all, municipalities should acknowledge and address the outsize harm zoning policies have had on communities of color.How Registered Apprenticeship Can Harness the Power of AI Registered apprenticeships offer a way to address challenges in workforce development while capitalizing on AI’s potential.Local Housing Data Are a Critical Tool for Building Black Wealth A research partnership in Detroit shows the difference understanding local context makes to inform investments that can increase Black homeownership.How the White House Is Continuing to Prioritize Equity Annual federal equity actions for 2023 show a continuing commitment to fairness in program design and development, with the new plans prioritizing distributional and structural fairness.