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.
Through this series of personal portraits and interviews, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has created a window into the lives of America’s most vulnerable populations.
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.
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
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