Community Development

Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls "COVID-19 highways"

By embracing incremental development, starting with supportive regulation, civic leaders can help revitalize neighborhoods and keep the gains local

The task force is also calling for policies to decriminalize substance abuse, poverty, mental illness, and to address housing inequality and public health

Brew City Match aims to bring distressed Milwaukee neighborhoods back to life by empowering historically underserved entrepreneurs

Ithaca, New York, would be the first city in the U.S. to institute a rent forgiveness program for residents impacted by COVID-19

According to court documents filed Sunday, Taylor was caught up in a plot to speed up the city's "Vision Russell" redevelopment initiative

For insight on tackling disparities revealed by the pandemic, local leaders can look to their global counterparts

Mayor Bill de Blasio said money would be deferred to the city's chronically underfunded public housing system and youth programs

These grants support nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, nutrition, workforce preparedness, arts and culture and more

For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a "moral document," allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off

Despite big pledges and high hopes, economic progress has come slowly, if at all, for Black America

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a majority of City Council members have said they're open to re-examining how much the city spends on the Police Department

During a virtual meeting of the Big City Mayors coalition, mayors from cities across California discussed homelessness solutions as well as police reform strategies going forward

By employing interventions that acknowledge the power of place, the country can mitigate harm from the current epidemic and help create more just, healthy and resilient communities

During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19