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.
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
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
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.
Each year, refugees from all over the world apply to the United States for asylum. Find out some basic facts and numbers about settlement.
Bed bugs are not just in homes, but on public transit, in schools, office buildings, nursing homes, etc. Here’s what public health leaders need to share.
The State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program is open to 2,000 submissions for community improvement programs beginning June 6, 2018. The winners will be determined by public vote from 200 finalists.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
A letter from 63 senators to the FCC chair urges funding rural broadband access investments as soon as possible.
Road diets may make streets safer and increase cycling, but some implementations generate motorist and surrounding neighborhood outcry. Can road diets still work?
According to ACLU, FCC rules do not prevent a city, county or town from providing network neutrality and Internet privacy policies through municipal broadband services.
New York State’s ESSHI permanent housing grants will add 6,000 housing units for homeless individuals with vulnerabilities such as mental health issues or substance abuse.
The EPA is awarding 221 grants totaling $54.3 million through the 2018 Brownfields Grants program, which provides funding to communities to assess, clean up and redevelop underutilized properties for economic development.
The city and county of Los Angeles is funding new supportive housing projects. The Community Housing Partnership in San Francisco has been showing it works since the 1990s.
Of the largest U.S. cities, the 25 best cities to raise children are considered sound financial choices for families. Spoiler alert: The top cities in the list are not found on either coast.
The Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program focuses on awarding grants in support of additional public safety measures, workforce development and increasing community spaces.
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