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.
Detroit’s recent resurgence has led to refurbished downtown buildings, new boutique hotels and an invigorated arts community. But the renaissance has done little for some residents who live in persistent poverty and harbor lingering mistrust after decades of racial upheaval.
Greta Johnson, chief of staff for Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, said the program will not only benefit 80 people with disabilities, but also their families and communities.
Focused on infrastructure, innovation and inclusion, America’s mayors continue to lead on solutions to the biggest challenges facing communities.
The ACLU sued a county in Washington state, accusing it of sending people to jail or forcing them to toil on work crews if they fail to pay their court fines
In light of the shooting at Oregon, some of the Republicans who are running have pointed to Chicago as proof that gun control doesn’t work
The only gun store in San Francisco can no longer operate in the political climate of increased gun control regulations and vocal opposition to its business
An Alaska coastal Native village is being eyed as a national model for relocating communities threatened by natural disasters escalated by climate change
At the event, students can network and learn more about coding, and in the process work on projects that could benefit the city
Despite more people finding information online, residents are still interested in preserving libraries as key components to community growth and development
Metro Awards $23 million for Innovative City, Port and Transit Transportation Projects in Long Beach
The award reflects the commitment of the city and transit authority to advance projects that improve the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors
Below each new playground lies the latest and greatest padding
Billings and Missoula officials are renewing their call to state lawmakers to allow them to criminalize public intoxication.
Affordable housing projects across the country are sparking debates over how they serve the community or whether they should be built at all
New research indicates urban residents prefer a variety of transportation options, specifically those with on-demand capabilities
Glendale, California, is leveraging its municipal website to proactively combat rumors about local government events and actions
In Portland, Maine, several parks have recently been outfitted with needle disposal boxes in response to the rising heroin abuse rates
The 311 CRM mobile application allows residents, police and city employees to submit photos of graffiti in the community directly into the system
Jersey City will expand the health care it offers city employees to include coverage for transgender medical care and related procedures
Austin Voices for Education and Youth, a nonprofit in Texas, recently received a $2.5 million federal grant to build a family support center at Lanier High School