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.
Historic preservation districts are being used by some to fight against affordable housing projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO claims opponents of the designation are actually scapegoating a critical tool for cities.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has revealed some interesting findings about the effects of gentrification where developers build higher-priced, new construction in lower income neighborhoods.
HuffPo gets a list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest number of vacant homes.
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
The five-day conference aims to improve transparency, officer safety and public trust through structured training and workshops
The OC Bomberos nonprofit has awarded more than 40 scholarships to help aspiring firefighters, EMTs and paramedics afford academy and medical training
Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service is asking voters to approve a new EMS district funded by a property tax levy to add full-time staff
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
Orlando is “using smart city technologies so systems can talk to one another”
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Learn where to find the right grants and how to write winning applications with guidance from industry insiders
Download the National League of Cities 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
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