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.
These grants support nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, nutrition, workforce preparedness, arts and culture and more
For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a “moral document,” allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off
Despite big pledges and high hopes, economic progress has come slowly, if at all, for Black America
The bill would eliminate TIGER transportation grants, and earmark $2.9 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG program.
Health and Human Services Secretary Thomas Price said that the LIHEAP energy assistance program that helps millions pay for heat is not a good performer.
Trulia and OKCupid crunched the numbers to figure out how gay populations have increased neighborhood values.
Smart Growth America wants to remind cities about the importance of developing walkable neighborhoods in their climate action plans
Changing demographics mean local government websites must be fast, easy-to-use, mobile-friendly and accessible. See how cities are evolving their websites.
Homeless people can in theory get into Section 8 housing; explore voucher funding, how programs work and what homeless people encounter to get one
Apply for nationwide affordable housing grants in June and in the Fall for corporate foundation funding in 2017.
Grads may find work or high salaries, but not affordable housing in the same place. Find out which cities offer jobs, or better shots at the American Dream.
When Bridgeport landed as the 2017 #5 best place for recent grads to get a job, we wondered what else comes along with a ‘middleweight’ city’s rebirth.
High profile residential businesses have been violating Vancouver ordinances making commercial short term rentals illegal. One paid $24,000 in fines.
Local governments face broad cuts to affordable housing, health programs and much more, as well as education vouchers, in the proposed 2018 budget.
In partnering with colleges or universities, municipalities can fund cooperative research agreements that tackle low-income housing challenges.
Housing money, like the Community Development Block Grants, was funded in the 2017 spending bill, quelling fears of affordable housing advocates -- for now.
Digital inclusion in a former settlement house property will bring gigabit access to the downtown neighborhood.
Even with funding secured, redevelopment of large vacant properties like historic downtown department stores, is a challenge even as construction begins.
Communities can easily find out if their housing markets offer public employees, like teachers and first responders, affordable homes.
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