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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.
Five Ways to Improve Jobs for People Incarcerated in US Prisons To understand how best to reform and improve prison jobs and better meet the needs of people in prison, listen to those who are incarcerated.New Data Show Black and Latino Homeownership Rates Increased during the Pandemic Black and Latino homeownership rates increased in the past couple years, but today’s economic climate threatens these gains.Washington, DC, Has Glaring Financial Health Inequities. So Do Most American Cities. Amid continued economic uncertainty, local leaders could take steps to better understand their communities’ financial health needs.What’s Driving Variation in Housing Supply Nationwide? Both the lowest- and the highest-value communities have underproduced housing. Policymakers at all levels can help address the crisis.Mom-and-Pop Landlords Are Raising Rents, Albeit Less Than Market Rates, Leaving Renters with Few Places to Turn Amid rising housing market costs, many mom-and-pop landlords are raising rents, though below the market rate, and deferring repairs, but affected renters have few affordable options left.
