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.
Recently passed legislation promises local government leaders with new funding opportunities in the coming months … and the coming years
NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
Prepare for crisis response in three steps with crisis strategist Melissa Agnes. Learn how Mountain View Police and others built trust that carried them through the crisis
Strong Towns finds land use decisions that grow cities by expanding outward wreak long-term financial havoc as local governments take on more infrastructure than they can maintain.
Today’s development parallels Charles Marohn’s 2011 ‘Infrastructure Cult’ essay. Transportation chokes every level of government with maintenance costs.
Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos has announced a charity fund to establish Montessori-style preschools in low-income neighborhoods and help homeless families.
People who lost their homes during Hurricane Harvey are the number one priority of the Habitat for Humanity Grant in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Harris County reports on how funding is being used to address the ongoing Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery effort and support housing needs. Government is also partnering on disaster case management.
There are hundreds of thousands of bench warrants for homeless people in Los Angeles, but an amnesty proposal could reduce pressure on both courts and jails.
How addressing homelessness came to be a local law enforcement function and 11 actions for police departments from 25 years of research by the Police Executive Research Forum.
Small projects created by community organizing and startups are eligible. They can involve music or education to address inmate education, victim empowerment, environmental justice school safety and more.
A handbook for homeowner’s demystifies why residents are complacent about preparing for coastal disasters and provides guidance on property protection
Through two loan programs, the city of Toronto is funding residential building efficiency retrofit projects, reducing GHGs and saving residents money.
The 2018 Aetna Cultivating Healthy Communities Grants will award $2 million to fund programs that increase health and wellness initiatives for underserved communities.
Cincinnati’s soccer stadium deal includes the city spending $35M on infrastructure while the schools take in the same in payments and a new sports complex.
Sustainability
Bloomberg to award 20 of the most populous cities with $70 million in technical support, based on demonstrated commitment to addressing climate change.
Communities can access racial equity tools at no-cost and transform municipal operations to better address racial disparities through Racial Equity Here
Several vendors offering city solutions were on hand at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 86th Annual Meeting in Boston held June 8-11, 2018.
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