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.
For insight on tackling disparities revealed by the pandemic, local leaders can look to their global counterparts
Mayor Bill de Blasio said money would be deferred to the city’s chronically underfunded public housing system and youth programs
These grants support nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, nutrition, workforce preparedness, arts and culture and more
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.
Local government leaders are finding both support and opposition for keeping backyard chickens as part of a larger urban agricultural movement.
Lead paint grant applicants should look to this New York city that cut childhood lead poisoning cases by 85 percent through a code enforcement change.
Houston lawmakers will consider two ordinances to address the city’s homeless camps as the state Department of Transportation increases roadway inspections.
CarsonWatch is trolling HUD Secretary Ben Carson, who is currently on a listening tour.
Pacific Power, Drive Oregon and partners are testing a peer to peer electric car sharing pilot to assist lower-income residents in Northeast Portland.
Sometimes citizens take matters into their own hands with a lingering blighted public parcel, depositing their point of view on city hall’s doorsteps.
MUFI will replace a blighted property with a cistern that reduces water and energy usage, and helps the city reduce runoff and CSOs.
If the Federal government continues to fund affordable housing, Cincinnati and its partners will build it.
The city of Seattle offers a free shower program for homeless residents through its community centers.
The year-round garden center, plots sold by the city of Milwaukee for $500 as part of its vacant lot program, will provide training and create jobs.
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