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
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.
A lack of affordable housing is a widespread American problem. Gov1 uncovered which states have the least affordable housing opportunities for their populations
Efficientgov included cost of living data in determining the top 10 best states for low-income housing. HUD reports a wage-rent gap affecting more than 12 million
A Las Vegas anti-squatting law and cooperation between utility departments, police and code enforcement are slowly addressing problems at abandoned homes.
Wilson, Ark., a former company town, is looking for a chief executive officer that can take its vision of rural innovation into the future.
Milwaukee celebrates bringing its Riverwalk into compliance with $5 million in ADA improvements.
Stamford, Conn., Urbana, Ill., and Pelahatchie, Miss., mayors present creative smart growth revitalization strategies in Washington D.C.
A new lead risk map can help define neighborhoods with lead paint exposure risks, but not where lead service laterals lay buried in the ground
Homeless in New York City filed a complaint against NYPD they say violates a local anti-discrimination law designed to prevent Move Along orders.
Lead based paint hazards exist in 24 million homes; $52M in HUD grants will address 2,900 low-income housing units in 23 states.
Jason Silva of Beverly, Mass., presents his case for how affordable housing is a stop on the path to so much more.
As cities around the world coordinate rental rules, former mayors advising Airbnb could help the company get ahead of concerns raised by local governments.
Dubai has plans to complete Desert Rose City, a green oasis, by 2020. Considering delays in nearby smart city pioneer Masdar City, is it possible?
One New Zealand town has a surplus of jobs and an affordable housing campaign creating an international stir.
