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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.
Teachers of color are less likely to be teaching than their white counterparts The diversity of the teaching workforce partially depends on how many teachers of color are hired and stay in the profession.A survey reveals cautious optimism in the DC region and a road map to inclusive prosperity DC area residents have a generally positive perception of their home, but satisfaction varies by income levels and ethnic groups.Federal uncertainty could threaten progress in combating veteran homelessness The VA backtracked plans to reallocate funds from a program that helps homeless veterans, but changes remain a possibility.Supporting local businesses can help revitalize neighborhoods Most research on changing neighborhoods focuses on residents, but local businesses are also at risk of displacement.The effects of long-term and mass incarceration are felt from Milwaukee to Washington, DC A recent documentary shares the stories of families living in a high-crime Milwaukee neighborhood.Why are children of renters more vulnerable to asthma? Asthma prevalence is closely related to environmental, genetic, and demographic factors, such as income and ethnicity.