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.
Libraries are getting an image makeover in an effort to play a more crucial role in social and economic development in local communities. Learn about the latest library revitalization trends such as shared services agreements
One City talks to Gov1 about combining San Francisco’s tech industry, residents and local government to solve community problems. Read the exclusive interview
NYC and Wuppertal, Germany, are building transit infrastructure in the skies to offer more options in congested neighborhoods. Learn more about elevated transit
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
The five-day conference aims to improve transparency, officer safety and public trust through structured training and workshops
The OC Bomberos nonprofit has awarded more than 40 scholarships to help aspiring firefighters, EMTs and paramedics afford academy and medical training
Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service is asking voters to approve a new EMS district funded by a property tax levy to add full-time staff
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
Orlando is “using smart city technologies so systems can talk to one another”
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Learn where to find the right grants and how to write winning applications with guidance from industry insiders
Download the National League of Cities 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
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