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 new rule would redefine fair housing standards to place more emphasis on improving housing choice rather than reducing discrimination
Gabby Alcantara-Anderson is one of about 25,600 unionized Disney workers making less than $15 an hour. And life in the world’s vacation kingdom is a calculus of choices: rent, food, medicine, a birthday gift for her child.
Surfside is pioneering what appears to be a first of its kind solution for residents in the decades to come: a fund for potential buyouts. The new Resilience Fund houses money from developers with an equal match from the town.
In an effort to prevent crime, the Hagerstown Police Department is creating a new squad that would bring a more “holistic approach” to policing
College Kids provides every kindergartner enrolled in a city public or charter school with a $50 college savings account
Many cities and states are struggling to find a feasible process for collecting, sorting and recycling waste materials. In fact, many recyclable items wind up in landfills due to lack of resources or infrastructure
Local, state and federal officials announced the start of a partner project to “mitigate” impact to neighborhoods using federal funding
San Francisco’s police chief renewed calls for adding Tasers to his department’s arsenal, saying the electrical “stun guns” could have prevented officers from shooting to death a knife-wielding suspect last week
Students attending Watertown City Schools may be offered technology classes in the near future as the district moves forward on plans to incorporate them into its curriculum
Here’s a rundown of the most recent developments with the Chicago Police Department, which also will undergo a civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice
The way the nation’s public schools are evaluated - teachers, students and the schools themselves - is headed for a major makeover, with a sweeping shift from federal to state control over school accountability and student testing
Louisville’s Cultural Council aims to expand art programming citywide through an inaugural grant supporting local artists and organizations
As the city gears up a multibillion-dollar push to house the homeless, officials are showcasing plans to turn an empty South Bronx lot into apartments enhanced with help for residents contending with mental illness
New York City officials have given the go-ahead to spend nearly $20 million on security guards at private and religious schools
The plan serves as a framework for awarding nearly $1 million in U.S. Forest Service grants to organizations, including grassroots nonprofits, academic researchers, private practitioners and local and state governments
Cities are working hard to improve pedestrian safety as more residents are in support of walkable communities with less reliance on personal vehicle transport. One simple way to improve walker safety is by investing in adequate and efficient signage
Libertyville has created and released a video highlighting village and area attractions and urging people to visit
The City and County of Honolulu is the largest housing authority in Hawai‘i administering a HCVP. Honolulu received a score of 145 points (or 100%) and is designated a High Performer
Cities are experimenting with a variety of strategies to not only help individuals with AIDS or HIV, but also end the worldwide epidemic by 2030.
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