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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.
Research over rhetoric: What the evidence tells us about plans, promises, and proposals As Americans weigh their choices in the presidential campaign, we need reliable analysis. Our new blog is dedicated to elevating the 2016 debate.Recent Social Security reform doesn’t fix unfair spousal benefits Spousal and survivor benefits are often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for the non-working spouse, but worth far less if both spouses work.How can developing cities provide better water to their residents? Clean drinking water can improve health, education, and economic growth, yet roughly 150 million urban dwellers don't have access to it.New tuition data don’t change the picture of inequality across states The bottom line remains the same: a national agenda to reduce barriers to college requires a clearer understanding of state-by-state differences.Learning from the United Kingdom’s success in generating 2 million apprenticeships If standing-room only at Urban’s recent forum is an indication, growing support for apprenticeship on this side of the pond is just a matter of time.Why do states have such varied success enrolling consumers in the marketplace? State enrollments didn’t seem to follow any consistent patterns based on geography, population, marketplace type, or political support for the ACA.
