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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.
Will California’s New Zoning Promote Racial and Economic Equity in Los Angeles? There’s a great need for more housing and homeownership in Los Angeles. Increasing the supply of low-density infill housing through zoning reform is an important step, but the city requires additional policies to ensure racial and economic inequities don’t widen.To Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities, We Need Better Data Without accurate data, interventions to protect pedestrians may be ineffective.To Ensure the Homeowner Assistance Fund Offers Relief to Struggling Native Homeowners, Center Their Needs and Voices Federal assistance is critical but is not a one-shot solution for Native homeowners.Three Obstacles Federally Assisted Housing Programs Need to Overcome to Better Serve Residents with Disabilities Advancing disability equity in federally assisted housing requires adequate resources and an inclusive approach.Aligning Federal Investments in Transportation with Land-Use Planning Could Create More Equitable and Sustainable Communities If policymakers want to prioritize equity and sustainability, they should ensure future investments in transportation align with land-use planning of the surrounding areas.Three Ways to Support Homeowners in Distress Instead of Cutting Monthly Mortgage Payments Instead of pursuing the politically popular across-the-board monthly mortgage insurance premium cut, policymakers can enact these three policy solutions to reduce the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund surplus and help homebuyers build wealth.
