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The US added more multifamily housing between 2021 and 2025 than any other time in the past 37 years, with downtown Brooklyn and Nashville leading the way.
Three Things DC's New Mayor and Council Need to Know About Nonprofits As DC prepares to elect a new mayor and council, it is crucial for candidates to understand that a vibrant nonprofit sector is increasingly important to the overall vitality of the DC region.Nonprofit Reform Campaigns Are Gaining Visibility. Here’s What that Means for Civil Society. Vice President hopeful JD Vance espouses a particular antagonism toward progressive nonprofits and philanthropies, but what do his critiques say about the broader movement for nonprofit reform?Diversifying the Health Care Workforce Can Reduce Black Infant Mortality Rates As Black infant mortality remains disproportionately high, a growing body of evidence confirms that diversifying the health care workforce can reduce rates.Which Equity Tools and Resources Are a Good Fit for Your Community? By adopting a shared definition of equity across agencies, departments, and teams, local governments can identify resources tailored to their capacity and interests and work toward advancing equity in their community.Federal Home Loan Banks Can Act Now to Better Support Community Development Reforms to the Federal Home Loan Bank System could take years to implement, but investing in community development financial institutions can help the system support economic development in the short term.Five Charitable Giving Trends to Watch Giving via mutual aid and crowdfunding has slowed since the height of the pandemic, while donor-advised funds and noncash donations have continued to grow in popularity.