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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 Suburbs Aren’t Under Attack. They Can Be Places of Opportunity for All. Suburbs are more racially and economically diverse than they have ever been in our country’s history.Local Budgets Are Desperate for College Football, but COVID-19 Is Blocking the Goal Line If college football games are canceled or played without fans, the resulting loss of economic activity and the associated tax revenues for college towns will be devastating.Black and Hispanic Landlords Are Facing Great Financial Struggles because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They Also Support Their Tenants at Higher Rates. For landlords who are struggling to pay mortgages and are disproportionately people of color, additional policies could alleviate their financial burdens.Want to Understand What Child Care Programs Need during the Pandemic? These Five Survey Tips Could Help These survey tips can help state and local leaders understand how child care programs and their staff are faring and what it will take to reopen and recover from the pandemic.The CDC Took an Important Step to Halt Evictions Because of COVID-19. But That’s Only Half the Battle. The eviction moratorium offers a temporary reprieve, but rent payments will still pile up and be due down the line. That’s why large-scale federal rental assistance is critical.