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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.
What’s Driving Variation in Housing Supply Nationwide? Both the lowest- and the highest-value communities have underproduced housing. Policymakers at all levels can help address the crisis.Mom-and-Pop Landlords Are Raising Rents, Albeit Less Than Market Rates, Leaving Renters with Few Places to Turn Amid rising housing market costs, many mom-and-pop landlords are raising rents, though below the market rate, and deferring repairs, but affected renters have few affordable options left.Shared Autonomous Vehicles Could Improve Transit Access for People with Disabilities If Regulated Appropriately If regulated to ensure accessibility, shared autonomous vehicles could improve mobility for people with disabilities.Four Steps Policymakers Can Take Now to Tackle Food Insecurity With inflation increasing food costs and pandemic-era safety net supports expiring, food insecurity among families with children is rising, but policymakers can take four short-term policy steps to address it.What Are the Promises and Pitfalls of Blockchain for Local Governments? As more local and state governments experiment with blockchain technologies, policymakers should consider both the potential benefits and risks when it comes to equity.Amid High Inflation and Rising Interest Rates, the Federal Government Will Soon Spend More on Interest Payments than Kids High inflation, rising interest rates, and falling investments in children mean the federal government is projected to spend more on interest payments on the national debt than children by 2024.
