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.
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
While implementing a smart city program is often easier said than done, overcoming these challenges will have your city on its way to hyperconnectivity in no time
The city announced that it will use more than $1 million in grants from the Ruth Mott Foundation to help improve the quality of life for north Flint residents
Santa Monica has rolled out a bicycle sharing program offering 500 bikes for rent from dozens of locations in the beachside city
Hundreds of New York emergency responders simulated a coordinated terror attack days before The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The program develops digital approaches to delivering public services that improve access to health services, reduce incarceration and promote economic development
Some parent groups and advocates say the scanners installed at the city’s troubled institutions decades ago are now unneeded because of low crime rates
The Long Beach public schools are collaborating with the local community college and the state university to address educational gaps and disparities
The sessions with new recruits quickly became a core part of their training, and other law enforcement agencies around the country have taken notice
Three law enforcement agencies’ were recognized for their innovative community outreach programs helped improve local safety
Parking tickets can be paid with donations of canned food instead of cash during a monthlong “Food for Fines” program in Lexington, Kentucky
Raised bike lanes are vertically separated from vehicle traffic by a curb, which provides a more protected and comfortable experience for people on bikes
Philadelphia’s mayor called gun violence in American cities “domestic terrorism” that is no different from international terrorism
The DOC will use the grant funds to prioritize adult offenders aged 25 and younger who are medium to high risk of reoffending
Many cities have passed laws - with increasing frequency in recent years - to restrict outdoor sleeping, begging and other activities linked to homelessness
Communities throughout Virginia have made vast improvements in their homelessness response and housing assistance systems
Public transportation is designed to do more than improve traffic flow. It also provides social and economic benefits
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