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.
Rural residents experience mental disorders and drug addiction just as much as their urban counterparts, and their need for mental health services is similar. But rural suicide rates are greater than urban ones, and the gap has grown steadily since 1999.
While it’s more expensive to live in Seattle, San Francisco and other cities known for a housing crisis and homelessness, Phoenix rents are outpacing salaries.
The council’s quick action was a victory for KC Tenants, which formed earlier this year and assembled tenant leaders from across the city. But the group lost a key battle: protections for low-income tenants who pay rent using housing vouchers.
AG Loretta E. Lynch reinforced the need for data on law enforcement interactions with the communities, especially data collection on the use-of-force
In Austin, Texas, new budgetary decisions and energy contracts are placing greater focus on public wellbeing and green energy consumption
Gun interests have successfully lobbied for limitations on government research and funding, and private sources have not filled the breach
Watch the webcast of the launch of this important Call To Action that offers strategies for increasing walking and walkable communities
Honolulu officials began the final sweeps of one of the largest homeless encampments, tearing down structures that have been home to some for over a year
Drug use by drivers is a mounting concern, particularly in light of more permissive marijuana laws and an increase in prescription drug abuse
Chicago’s gun laws were once tough, but courts have overturned or gutted many of them in recent years, forcing the city to allow both handguns and gun shops
One Utah county banned the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet stores, working to reduce the number of pets born in inhumane conditions
California takes a major step toward fair policing with first-ever bill to collect, analyze, and make public data on all police stops
The challenge seeks new ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work.
Flint residents confronting increased lead levels in children after a change in the city’s water source are getting free water filters and bottle water
The overall goal of such a design is to reduce car-bicycle collisions in busy intersections and encourage more residents to cycle
Better healthcare management may help counties reduce the number of people in jail that require medical and mental health treatment
Researchers at five universities including Rutgers compare storm models from prehistoric to modern eras and find a dramatic increase in major storm occurrence and flood risk.
D.C. Council legislation introduced would give workers 16 weeks of paid leave in circumstances ranging from the birth of a child to caring for a dying parent
Mapping the WUI raises awareness of development occurring so people and communities can better reduce negative effects to homes as well as the environment
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