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.
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
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
Homicides are up nearly 11 percent this year and Los Angeles is looking “a little too much like Dodge City” following a weekend with five fatal shootings
The New York City Council is expected to pass a bill requiring the school system to disclose how many students must pass through metal detectors to get to school.
Campaigns in both the UK and the United States have focused on improving pedestrian safety by making drivers more cautious
The city of Meridian, Mississippi, recently deployed new installations in the downtown area that enables trees to grow near roads and sidewalks
The NCPTT Media Grants program provides funding for innovative dissemination of new technologies or existing technologies to preserve cultural resources.
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
Turlock will receive federal funding from the Active Transportation Program that is designed to improve biking and walking in the community
Baltimore Police Chief said the times call for police agencies to enhance accountability and strengthen relationships with communities
Recent studies suggest that homeownership across the country will remain low and many renters will continue to struggle to make monthly payments
The NYC DOT announced a $1.5 million federal grant will expand the CityBench program to ensure more residents have a comfortable place to sit in public
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