Community Development
Community Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies, focusing on improving the quality of life in communities through economic growth, housing, and social services. By fostering strong, vibrant communities, governments can address poverty, unemployment, and access to resources. This directory provides articles on community development and related topics like Economic Development, which explores strategies for job creation and attracting investments that drive regional growth.
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
Detroit’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance regulates criminal background checks in tenant screening to provide ex-offenders opportunity for housing.
With an increased frequency of severe storm damage and increased hurricane flooding, the South Carolina Floodwater Commission was formed to address real-time climate impacts.
Microsoft’s initiative is intended to increase both middle-income and low-income housing and provide services that prevent homelessness.
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg shares policy strategy goals for this year, and his vision for the city beyond his administration.
Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary during the Obama administration Julian Castro announced his Election 2020 bid for President.
States have been asked to issue February SNAP benefits before January 20th to the 40 million Americans receiving food assistance benefits.
Learn about HUD services during a government shutdown, such as what happens with FHA loans.
With HUD and USDA shutdown, the number of low-income households affected by the government shutdown -- as well as the local jurisdictions managing affordable housing and related programs -- increases daily.
Esri has released U.S. Census Bureau Data in its ArcGIS Living Atlas, increasing widespread access to the most timely federal data on population, housing and workforce. And it auto updates.
New Census figures on Philly neighborhoods show inequality, high poverty rates.
The EMPG, an emergency preparedness and disaster planning grant, seeks to address critical risk areas of natural and man-made crises.
Mary Scott Nabers discusses Environmental Impact Bonds, resilience bonds, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program and flood mitigation assistance with the need for disaster mitigation projects trending up.
The Florida Panhandle trees were expected to protect communities from hurricane. But powerful Hurricane Michael left a trail of destruction that may lead to stricter building codes.
Communities facing the loss of a school after a hurricane, earthquake or other disaster can increase school infrastructure resilience. Get a roadmap for stakeholders, tools and best practices.
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