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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.
Making sure the FHFA’s duty to serve regulations help underserved housing markets The GSEs have a duty to serve lower-income households in underserved markets. The FHFA in December released their long-awaited proposal to implement this directive.2015: The year in research Urban Institute center directors share their picks for the best research products of 2015.Urban Wire’s top posts of 2015 Our most popular posts reflected our readers’ interest in learning about the year’s most pressing challenges—and the evidence behind their potential solutions.Explore our interactive tool for Social Security data Search, obtain, visualize, and download data about the Social Security system, with an emphasis on the disability insurance program.The state of pay for success in 2015 As the fifth year of pay for success in the United States comes to a close, it’s a good time to take a look at the state of the field.Urban’s year in events: Sparking discussions about current policy challenges A few of this year's events and conversations stood out for their influence, relevance, and ability to bring together diverse opinions to truly elevate the debate.