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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
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.How and Why Philanthropies Should Consider Lived Experience in Their Grantmaking We spoke with a dozen thought leaders in the criminal legal space—including researchers, nonprofit leaders, and direct service providers—about how to consider lived experience and leadership.What Happens When ICE Detention Facilities Conflict with Land-Use Rules Designed to Promote the Public’s Interest? Though the federal government may be exempt from some local regulations, some states and localities are exploring policy options to ensure ICE facilities adequately protect the health and welfare of the people they detain and don’t overburden nearby communities.
