Articles and analysis on today's issues
Today’s student loan borrowers are carrying more types of debt and are more likely to face broader financial distress.
How the Federal Home Loan Bank System Increases Residential Mortgage Lending A recent analysis shows that the FHLBank System stimulates member depository institutions’ home and community lending.Combining Data and Storytelling to Shift the Narrative for Georgia’s Latino Community Three lessons for how communities can address barriers preventing all residents from thriving.How Zoning Fits into a National Housing Affordability Strategy Major pieces of legislation in the House and Senate leverage land-use policy as a tool to advance national housing affordability. Policymakers have an opportunity to do this even more effectively.How Local Green Infrastructure Projects Can Create Pathways to Economic Opportunity Parks aren’t just for play or beauty—they’re potential platforms for building lives, careers, and communities.Three Principles of a National Housing Affordability Strategy In the face of today’s affordable housing crisis, federal policymakers can provide the leadership needed to advance a sustained, comprehensive strategy that drives down costs for all families.How Communities Can Ensure All Residents Contribute to Infrastructure Decisions Historic community engagement processes haven’t lifted the voices of all residents, but hyperlocal data and outreach can help ensure new investment meets the needs of every block and neighborhood.