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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.
Training doctors to think outside the box Reputations, MCAT scores, and research funding matter for medical school rankings, but a social approach to training doctors is just as important for patients.People and place matter when addressing chronic absenteeism In Pittsburgh, researchers are connecting the dots between neighborhood data and individual student records to better serve students who miss school.Where have all the small loans gone? It’s tough to get a mortgage for less than $50,000. In cities with a high share of low-value homes, that leaves many potential homeowners out of market.The geography of life and death “Location, location, location” isn’t just a platitude for real estate agents. The health and survival disparities between wealthier and poorer communities are alarmingly steep.What does it take to forge strong partnerships between cities and anchor institutions? Cities historically have had fraught relationships with colleges, universities, hospitals, and medical centers. But today, many are partnering to address pressing urban challenges.What can credit records tell us about the housing bust? The millions of US credit records are more than just the deciding factor for whether or not someone gets a loan. For researchers, they are a gold mine of consumer activity data.
