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.
If there’s one thing city and public schools officials agree on, it’s that change that will help food insecure residents in Fort Smith will have to come from the top
Forty-six percent of Florida midterm voters said they were very concerned about climate change. Among Florida independents, 51% expressed great concern, slightly higher than independents nationally.
While fire-deterring sprinkler systems are now mandated by law in high-rise construction, older buildings like Cedar High Apartments are not required to improve their fire protection unless there is substantial remodeling or a change in the type of occupancy.
A city in Romania is offering free bus rides to reading passengers in an effort to boost literacy
The goal of the task force is to evaluate Baltimore’s parks system, compare it to others around the country and come up with recommendations for improvement
Marijuana is the substance, other than alcohol, most frequently found in drivers involved in car accidents, but the rate it causes crashes is unclear
The grant opportunity made available more than $73,000 to support 20 Union County public libraries
That concept usually refers to city employees who have a difficult time finding a home they can afford to rent or buy
New analysis reveals rising sea levels signal a potential rise in economic and insured losses from hurricane-driven storm surge across the U.S. coastline
Between 60 and 90 percent of fetal Down syndrome diagnoses lead to abortion, according to an academic article reviewing research studies from 1995 to 2011
The state has invested $3 million in rental subsidies and special services for Connecticut’s homeless veterans
Pedestrians have a little more room to navigate the complex intersection of Seventh Avenue South and W. 4th Street in the West Village
The idea behind the small parks is to enhance and expand the mission of the institutions they complement
Since the launch of myPLACE, nearly 1,500 Philadelphians have completed classes in basic education, GED preparation, or English as a Second Language
The members of the partnership are combining efforts in support of the district’s strategic plan to improve student outcomes
Faced with declining rural populations, Kansas decided in 2011 to offer incentives to people who move to a rural county with population losses
Many bicyclists are still fearful for their safety when riding through dense car traffic
The FWS provided information on 50 species it would like to track that are recognized as threatened, endangered or on the verge of becoming endangered
Michigan recently received the Blue Water Area Transit Award, which will be used to offer bus commuters with better services for another year
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