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.
Cities are encouraging residents to walk and bike, but their roads are still dominated by fast-moving vehicular traffic
The city’s police chief calls the cameras in street lights ‘a game changer.’ Critics aren’t so sure, especially given that the program was introduced as a way to save energy and money instead of a way to collect data in public spaces.
“We know we’ve been through a lot in 2019. People are just beginning to unpack it; I’m just unpacking it,” said Mayor Nan Whaley. "[But] to see Dayton be kind and proud of itself through such terrible, painful, hateful acts has been really beautiful at the same time.”
The California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CSBPP) focuses on improving safety and access across all modes, particularly bicycle and pedestrian
Advocates for the homeless see social media chronicling as harassment while organizers aim to illustrate a pressing social problem and encourage solutions
Philadelphia’s next police commissioner says he’ll expand the use of officer body cameras in the department
Citing Albuquerque’s rising crime rate, Senate Democrats said that they want to prioritize public safety funding in the next legislative session
Portland’s popularity has had a surprising effect: Those who helped make it cool can’t afford to live here anymore
Homelessness in Hawaii has grown, leaving the state with 487 homeless per 100,000 people, the nation’s highest rate per capita, ahead of New York and Nevada
Speedy shoppers will no longer get stuck behind people who dawdle or stop to check their phones - thanks to the UK’s first-ever pedestrian fast lane
Water tests at hundreds of Flint buildings indicate drinking water at all homes, businesses and schools needs to be tested for possible lead contamination
Walk21 aims to strengthen the walking movement by supporting and inspiring communities to change their policies and practices
As more citizens choose to explore the great outdoors, many states are investing in state parks to maintain high rates of visitors in the years to come
GAO recommends that HHS direct CDC to develop a plan describing when it will be able to issue climate change communications guidance to state and local health departments.
While traditional policing efforts are successful in reducing crime rates in some places, other cities are experimenting with new strategies to increase community safety
The U.S. VA renewed a $250,000 transportation grant to the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs to provide transportation options to rural veterans
Cities are launching initiatives aimed to address community health and safety issues from multiple angles and by providing increased access to key resources
To find solutions to state problems, California recently hosted a code-a-thon to bring together community stakeholders and inspire innovative thinking
A Colorado county that boasts the world’s largest outdoor marijuana farm has approved the world’s first marijuana-funded college scholarship
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