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.
In a 20-year span, FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program has provided more than $1.1 billion in those three states
The pandemic has spotlighted how directly housing impacts people’s health
While DORAs promise to revitalize local business districts hit hard by COVID-19, they also come with unique guidelines for set-up, regulation and local law enforcement
The secret ingredient to designing healthy cities may be including enough exercise opportunities. Can cities become fitness accountability partners?
Maintenance suite is simplifying the entire work order process and improving operations in the government landscape
Are 21st Century Villages -- designed to attract Baby Boomers and millennials -- the answer to the housing crisis in Boston and other metro regions?
Think you know the truth behind emergency planning and disaster preparation? These seven myths prove that prepping for the future isn’t easy.
Trulia has found that in some metros, buy versus rent is cheaper. People can ditch splitting the rent with a starter home purchase and save money monthly.
From California to Florida to Iowa, tiny houses for homeless projects never get developed under the pressure of neighborhood opposition.
Building inspectors for California local governments, and industry practitioners, can get free training on California’s 2016 Energy Efficiency Standards.
For cities that want to support granny apartments to address housing needs -- its tough -- but not impossible to revise local ordinances.
After the Northern California Wildfires, Sonoma County and local officials grapple with wildfire housing strategies.
Since 2010, 82 community hospitals closed and dozens more are in distress with healthcare funding cuts. The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model provides a lifeline.
City managers, affected homeowners and environmental groups mark the five year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and stress resilience at multiple rallies.
Through a holistic homeless program, cops “educate, encourage and enforce,” resulting in 11,370 outreach engagements with Sarasota’s homeless.
For four hot U.S. metros, locals seek to live in suburbs where they can access the city -- and still get away from it all.
Can homes flooded in hurricane disasters be saved? This webinar and guide teaches homeowners and public housing agencies how to clean up flooded homes safely
Local governments are looking to increase the amount and safety of commuter bike trails, as demand grows for protected bike infrastructure.
Created by public safety and community development non-profits, PCSED will examine civic tensions and explore best practices for safe, thriving cities.
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