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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 Lessons from the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria for Communities Preparing for Climate Migration Five years on from Hurricane Maria’s devastation in Puerto Rico, new research indicates five lessons for municipalities to prepare for an influx of climate migrants because of ever-worsening environmental disasters.Student Debt Relief Could Help Some Borrowers Access Homeownership The Biden administration’s student debt relief proposal could pave the way for some student loan borrowers, especially borrowers of color, to more easily purchase a home.What the Inflation Reduction Act Did, and Didn’t Do, for Sustainable Transportation Building an environmentally sustainable transportation system requires policies that reduce dependence on automobiles—even electric ones.Ensuring Safe and Affordable Housing Stock Starts with Understanding Who Owns Rental Units A new analysis of rental-unit ownership can help cities understand how to better support small landlords and renters, but not all cities are currently collecting these data.Changes to Income-Driven Repayment Plans Would Reduce Payment Amounts and Extend Payment Timelines Under the newly proposed changes to income-driven repayment student debt plans, many borrowers would see more of their debt forgiven.Job Loss Doesn’t Need to Mean Home Loss. Normalizing Forbearance Could Prevent Tens of Thousands of Foreclosures Each Year Expanding forbearance could yield benefits for borrowers, lenders, and communities.
