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.
New National League of Cities resource offers actionable strategies to build stronger early childhood systems and improve outcomes for children, families and communities
Advancing economic mobility program gives each municipality $20K and technical support under Gates Foundation-backed initiative
Agencies have until June 24 to start applications for projects and officer wellness programs worth up to $200K
This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization.
Research on urban resilience suggests the marginalization of MLK neighborhoods could make their residents more vulnerable to natural disasters, pandemics
A group of mental health professionals gathered outside Buffalo City Hall, calling the planned partnership ‘unsafe and unproven’
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
By embracing incremental development, starting with supportive regulation, civic leaders can help revitalize neighborhoods and keep the gains local
The task force is also calling for policies to decriminalize substance abuse, poverty, mental illness, and to address housing inequality and public health
Brew City Match aims to bring distressed Milwaukee neighborhoods back to life by empowering historically underserved entrepreneurs
Ithaca, New York, would be the first city in the U.S. to institute a rent forgiveness program for residents impacted by COVID-19
According to court documents filed Sunday, Taylor was caught up in a plot to speed up the city’s “Vision Russell” redevelopment initiative
For insight on tackling disparities revealed by the pandemic, local leaders can look to their global counterparts
Mayor Bill de Blasio said money would be deferred to the city’s chronically underfunded public housing system and youth programs
These grants support nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, nutrition, workforce preparedness, arts and culture and more
For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a “moral document,” allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off
Despite big pledges and high hopes, economic progress has come slowly, if at all, for Black America
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a majority of City Council members have said they’re open to re-examining how much the city spends on the Police Department
During a virtual meeting of the Big City Mayors coalition, mayors from cities across California discussed homelessness solutions as well as police reform strategies going forward
