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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.
As Renter Protections End, Emergency Rental Assistance Is Critical. Why Haven’t More Landlords and Tenants Applied for It? Better outreach and a more streamlined application process could help more landlords and tenants access the assistance they need.Asian Americans Face Systemic Higher Mortgage Denial Rates Despite Having Stronger Credit Profiles The gap in denial rates between Asian and white mortgage applicants bucks conventional indicators, as Asian applicants, on average, have higher credit scores.The Pandemic Exacerbated the Child Care Crisis. How Can States Reverse the Trend? New Urban Institute reports provide evidence-based solutions to address the child care crisis.Four Lessons to Ensure an Equitable Recovery from the Pandemic in the DC Region As communities in the DC area begin to plan for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, centering racial equity, data, and systems-level change will be key.Reconciliation Bill Funding Could Help Localities Fight Exclusionary Zoning The Unlocking Possibilities Program in the federal reconciliation bill could support land-use regulatory reform in localities nationwide.Are Elite Colleges Getting More Affordable? Though schools have only partial control over student borrowing, the nation’s highly endowed private colleges have made substantial progress on reducing student debt for low-and moderate-income students.
