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.
After historic flooding pummeled much of the town in 2016, White Sulphur Springs has been making a come back.
But if climate change got real in 2019, climate resilience got realer
Though often short on details, which presumably will come later, Brown outlined a variety of proposals to make Buffalo a technology-savvy, inclusive community.
A new rent-control law in Paris, France allows new apartment units to be added during building renovations.
A 3-year ICMA study determines that local governments must engage residents to transform distressed neighborhoods.
Housing writer wants local governments to take stronger and more regionally-focused roles in leading housing development. Wealthy cartels stymie housing solutions, researchers suggest.
From home ownership assistance to richer job markets, the top 10 ranking U.S. states for transitioning veterans can be found north, south, east, and west.
Leveraging relevant Federal and private sector data sets, the President is calling on local governments and community partners to create tech tools that give all Americans opportunity for upward mobility.
The late Mollie Beattie, first female director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, spent her life bringing civic leaders, industry, and other stakeholders together to shape public policy.
When development plans reach a stalemate, gamification may help bring stakeholders to consensus.
Pay-for-success creates better outcomes for Federal, state, and local governments, according to the Obama Administration.
The audit from April 2013 until last Aug. 5 says most shelters were in disrepair with filthy living conditions, some posing serious health risks.
HUD allocates $660 million in Indian Housing Block Grants to 587 Native American tribes in 35 states.
Historic preservation districts are being used by some to fight against affordable housing projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO claims opponents of the designation are actually scapegoating a critical tool for cities.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has revealed some interesting findings about the effects of gentrification where developers build higher-priced, new construction in lower income neighborhoods.
HuffPo gets a list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest number of vacant homes.
Culver City, Calif. has a new animated voting mascot, Birdee, a non-partisan poll worker, reaching out to voters via social media.
The HOPE Count, which helps cities qualify for certain HUD funds, is getting extra attention this year as homelessness in our nation’s largest city is on the rise.
In some European towns, Shared Space design reduces accidents. In others, there is political outcry. Here in the states, the Federal Highway Administration is incorporating its principles into its technical assistance tools.
