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.
An Emergency Medical Services official said the county could not rule out carbon monoxide in the recent deaths of two infants at the complex until autopsies are done.
Headlines have predicted a housing revolution as attitudes about suburban life have evolved, but that doesn’t mean the transition away from single-family zoning won’t be slow and difficult
What hurts the most, said Kellee Fernandez, sister to one of the victims, is knowing how much her brother had to offer to others
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.
A new survey from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) reports that a significant number of Colorado residents face barriers to a healthy and active lifestyle due to community design and land use patterns that make walking, cycling, and recreational opportunities difficult
City officials are dedicating portions of Mobile’s CDBG funds for walking trail projects in parks around the city
A civil rights group on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging Alabama’s photo voter ID law as an infringement on voting rights and an attempt to suppress the influence of black and Hispanic voters
As Boston considers raising the legal age for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products in the city from 18 to 21, Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing the possibility of a making such a change on a statewide basis.
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