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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.
FHA premium cut pushes refinance activity to highest level in 20 months Four months ago, FHA cut insurance premiums to stimulate refinancing activity. It's workingThe power of young voices How living in segregated, low-income neighborhoods silences young people's voicesWeaving a more secure, connected web to help families thrive Making existing services work better to lower barriers to success for low-income communitiesStrong medicine: Using policing power with care Policing is a strong medicine, and we need to ensure that it does not cause more suffering than it cures.From protest to policy: evidence-based solutions for Baltimore and other US cities Urban Institute scholars respond to protestors' calls in Baltimore and elsewhere with blog posts offering concrete solutions and strategies for U.S. cities.Cory Booker and Freeman Hrabowski on improving the life chances of boys and men of color Senator Booker and Dr. Hrabowski on promising ideas to support boys and men of color