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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.
@urbaninstitute’s top tweets of 2015 What did the evidence tell us about Urban Institute's performance on social media this year?2015: Urban's year in visual storytelling Here are a few of Urban Institute's top interactive projects from 2015.Policymaking amid uncertainty: examining nutrition We know obesity is tied to what we eat and drink, but there is disagreement about which nutrients contribute most. How should policymakers respond?Anchor institutions in Chicago step up Last week, eight universities across Chicago partnered with the city to increase economic opportunities and jobs in neighborhoods across the city.Why the housing market can’t ignore US demographic changes By 2060, we’ll have 100 million more Americans. Many of these households will differ from those with whom mortgage lenders have traditionally worked.How home visits can help dads become better fathers Many of the fathers we spoke to in the program felt that they had gained parenting and relationship skills and learned from other dads along the way.