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.
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.
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.
Cleveland officers will receive enhanced training on how to deal with people during mental health crises in an effort to reform practices
A judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a ban on guns in Ann Arbor schools, setting up a likely showdown in a higher court
The bridge will cross over the tracks and highway, and include ramps, so residents with wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers can access the park more easily
Rita struck with 120-mph winds and a storm surge reaching as high as 20 feet, swamping small towns across southwest Louisiana and ravaging southeast Texas
Every year, a global event is held where citizens, artists and activists come together to transform metered parking spaces into temporary public places
NYC mayor announced a partnership with the Archdiocese of New York to provide 150 new beds for those living on the street
Kansas City, Kansas, is recognized as the safest driving city in America with the average driver experiencing an auto collision every 13.3 years
LA officials said they would declare a state of emergency on homelessness and proposed spending $100 million to reduce the number of people on city streets
Statistics show progress toward greater teacher diversity is being made. However, the changes are not keeping pace with demand for minority teachers
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
Smart Cities will invest over $160 million in federal research and more than 25 technology collaborations to help communities tackle key challenges
The Extreme Energy Makeover award, part of TVA’s Smart Communities program, focuses on improving homes at least 20 years old
California announced a set of contests in which residents can win up to $25,000 for ideas to improve transportation and sustainable government practices
The Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation plan encompasses more than 100 projects and initiatives to improve the quality of life for all residents
During the pilot program, state and private funding will be used to connect 130 pre-trial detainees to jobs in the community or classes at community college
A prekindergarten expansion is the foundation for a series of policy initiatives aimed at improving standards for students in the nation’s largest school system
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