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.
The Los Angeles Times’ Editorial Board shares strategies that could help governments across the country stave off a major pandemic-related housing crisis
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
The projected $2.5 billion raised over the next decade will be devoted to services including rent assistance, case management and outreach, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment
About 4,000 events nationwide mark Safe Routes to School’s 20th Walk to School Day. Grants are available for community walking and biking projects.
Planners and partners in Columbus, Ohio, have made Weinland Park a model for successfully managed gentrification that does not push low income residents out.
The developer is asking for a tax break to build a Bay City low income senior development on a vacant parking lot.
Mayor Ed Murray taps experienced public-relations manager that has good relationships with local advocates to be Seattle’s first homelessness czar.
We found out which states offer the most senior low income housing
The Chicago Riverline project will revitalize a riverfront long treated as a backwater and add at least 3,600 units, but no low-income housing.
Affordable housing advocates say Portland short term rentals are making the Oregon city’s housing crisis worse.
Some of the most iconic edifices in New York and Chicago share the top 10 tallest U.S. skyscrapers list with some new buildings.
Placemaking grants encourage communities to design spaces and redevelop public areas in sync with their residents’ ideals and needs.
Duluth, Ga., Mayor Nancy Harris advises city planners to design based on local mojo.
A new study and a company that trolls short-term listing data on Airbnb and other sites can help cities understand and respond to short-term rentals.
After unearthing where low income people are most pressed to pay rent, we wanted to find the Top 10 Best Cities for Affordable Housing.
Placemaking brings the perceptions of neighborhoods to civic planning efforts in order to express community identity through the built environment.
Tulsa, Okla., has made changes to address code enforcement neighborhood by neighborhood.
See how some Massachusetts’ towns are managing community preservation funds for affordable housing projects and requests.
Gov1 has uncovered where low income people are most pressed to pay for a home in our Top 10 Worst Cities for Affordable Housing.
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