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.
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
By embracing incremental development, starting with supportive regulation, civic leaders can help revitalize neighborhoods and keep the gains local
The task force is also calling for policies to decriminalize substance abuse, poverty, mental illness, and to address housing inequality and public health
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.
2017 brings the most new apartments available in 10 years, but it’s harder to get construction loans, so 2018 numbers are expected to drop. Here’s why.
Are connected roads the answer to the country’s infrastructure problem? With integrated technology, these smart streets may be able to pay for themselves.
Fall is the new prime time season for homebuying in Seattle, Denver and San Francisco. Find out how new seasonality trends swing both inventory and prices.
Federal TIGER funding seals Mobile’s downtown reconstruction plans, with complete streets featuring a bike lane, narrower roadways and crosswalks.
Researchers are using GIS and public records to map how racist covenants shaped cities in the 20th Century
Fundraising and a community development grant created Harvest Hope Park, a 7-acre inclusive space for the at-risk area near USF Tampa.
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