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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.
When the room is quiet: Fostering a safe space for young men A pilot program for teen boys helps them build healthy relationships by understanding the impact of masculinity on sexual health, safety, and violence.We’re not accurately assessing the Federal Housing Administration’s solvency News of a windfall in FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund this year sparked excitement—but the administration’s assessment of the fund is misleading.Neighborhood success needs citywide commitment The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative showed early progress in the first five cities, but more so when city leadership was engaged in the transformation.The link between land-use restriction and growing inequality The country’s most productive cities often have the most restrictive zoning—making it hard for low-income residents to move to areas of opportunity.Would two year budgeting help break the fiscal impasse? The House Budget Committee on Wednesday asked Urban Institute fellow Rudy Penner to testify on the potential reform.What happens when communities develop their own programs and policies? Because the community was invested in the research, we received better data. Because we had better data, we co-designed a better program.
