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.
During a virtual meeting of the Big City Mayors coalition, mayors from cities across California discussed homelessness solutions as well as police reform strategies going forward
By employing interventions that acknowledge the power of place, the country can mitigate harm from the current epidemic and help create more just, healthy and resilient communities
The Los Angeles Times’ Editorial Board shares strategies that could help governments across the country stave off a major pandemic-related housing crisis
This handful of applications and discoveries will make cities smarter, more responsive, and improve housing, public health and transportation.
Andrew Bracker credits the vision of others and federal funding for transforming the city’s contaminated parcels into usable real estate.
Investors have less incentive to pursue the Low Income Housing Tax Credit if the business tax rate is cut as President Donald Trump pledged in 2016.
Miami-Dade’s SMART plan that addresses big city traffic, affordable housing and municipal efficiency challenges moves from paper to reality.
Panasonic shows off smart bus shelters, autonomous shuttles and parking meters that find parking spots at Denver’s Pena Station NEXT smart city.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C. detailed mayoral priorities and the Trump administration’s pledges to mayors.
Airbnb kicks its home sharing campaign up a notch with a mayors video and a report that details the short term rental app’s tax income potential for cities.
The city of Houston is leading the nation, followed by New York City, for most apartments constructed in 2016.
The highly competitive HUD homelessness grants for 2016 are to focus on rapid rehousing and permanent housing solutions throughout the country.
Find out which cities in 2016 had the tallest skyscrapers, the most low income housing for seniors or offer their citizens the most bang for their buck.
It’s an end-of-the-year beauty contest for 2016’s street transformation upgrades. Find out which cities are in the running.
Mayor Ed Murray is addressing the crucial aspects of Seattle’s livability and affordability. His Gov1 Q&A reveals why the nation is watching him.
Get a list of the top 10 markets to watch and find out how the 2016 election could affect the 2017 housing outlook.
Votes, laws, decision and money make the year’s top stories about financing affordable housing.
The city of Seattle’s hearing examiner sided with a neighborhood group fighting against Backyard Cottage legislation for single-family zones.
A 35-acre workforce center in Buffalo, New York, will prepare the region’s workforce for skilled jobs in power and advanced manufacturing.
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