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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.
The Criminal Legal System Fails to Address Black Disabled People’s Intersectional Identities Learning how many Black disabled people are incarcerated and what challenges they face is the first step to meeting their needs.Strengthening the Capacity of Local Leaders to Advance Equity in Infrastructure The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act offers local leaders the opportunity to address racial and ethnic infrastructure disparities, but smaller jurisdictions will need additional data and support through the grant application process.Manufactured Housing Could Ease the Supply Shortage, but Stakeholders Need to Be Cognizant of Existing Inequities With a severe shortage of homes nationwide, policymakers are turning to manufactured housing as a potential solution, but they must remain cognizant of the inequities homebuyers of color face.Focusing on Resilience Can Help Improve Health Outcomes in Cities By focusing on building the resilience of health systems, cities around the world can strengthen their ability to manage, mitigate, and adapt to shocksand stressors such as severe weather events and disease outbreaks.Young Adults’ Credit Trajectories Vary Widely by Race and Ethnicity Bold solutions that address the root causes of structural racism are needed to address credit disparities among young adults.What a Denver Program Shows about Supportive Housing and Mortality Supportive housing might not be able to reverse the decades of damage done by living on the streets, but it can help people with the greatest needs find stability and improve other aspects of their lives.
