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 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
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a majority of City Council members have said they’re open to re-examining how much the city spends on the Police Department
Recovery Park is providing a place for ex-offenders, recovering addicts and others with barriers to employment a chance to gain work experience.
Trulia has found out which U.S. cities are seeing women close the income gap -- where they own homes and achieve equal pay for equal work.
An impending Supreme Court decision could limit local governments and states from restricting sales of certain vacant waterfront lots in the coastal zone.
President Trump proposes to eliminate the Appalachian Regional Commission, which has built capacity in 13 states since President John F. Kennedy formed it.
USCM says counties, cities, towns, villages and hamlets will fight Trump plan for HUD cuts.
Semarang, Java, Indonesia, seeks to stand its ground despite sea level rise and will work with coastal managers in Gold Coast, Australia, to prepare.
Some local officials in Massachusetts advocated to end housing homeless families in motels for a decade, but others say the solve is costing cities money.
This first proposed Trump Budget could kill the Community Development Block Grants completely if HUD’s working recommendations survive OMB
Movement to make parks and trails ADA-compliant is taking hold. Disabled access offers wildlife, nature programming and sensory gardens to all.
Three-quarters of cities had homelessness rates higher than the national rate of 17 per 10,000 people -- up to 51 people per 10,000.
Here’s how sanctuary-minded cities can implement Safe City policies and programs that enable public agencies to not ask residents about immigration status.
A Trulia Harris Poll and analysis of 100 metros revealed the most competitive markets that press house hunters to find homes in their price ranges.
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg returns from a brief DNC Chair campaign focused on community development, public safety and code enforcement work.
LIHTC market veterans estimate prices will be 10 to 15 cents less per dollar of credit compared with one year ago.
Trulia looked at the 20 most expensive U.S. metros and assessed nearby home values after affordable housing projects completed, finding no effect
Albuquerque’s replicable dignity of work program curtails panhandling and helps end the root causes of chronic homelessness.
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