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.
At the 7th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit, keynote speaker Christopher Coes urged several hundred attendees to envision a country in which no matter where or who you are, you can live in a place that’s “healthy, prosperous and resilient.”
By 2040, the site of an old Ford assembly plant will be home to a variety of housing options, office and retail space, public parks and other publicly accessible green space as well as transportation options. The city is expected to invest millions in infrastructure.
While a 2017 FCC ruling made it possible for internet service providers to manipulate online traffic at their discretion, state and local governments may be able to mandate their own net neutrality rules.
The city of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are working together to employ technology to find rugged roadways for repair
Young people in big cities were significantly less likely to drive to work in 2013 than they were several years earlier
Many communities are using grants to support libraries in addressing disparities in the community
Regular water-quality monitoring ensures that the Mirror Pool is always safe for those who enjoy splashing around in it
In addition to standard equipment, firefighters also deployed a drone — the first live test of a technology they’ve been piloting for about two months
The International Utility Locate Rodeo gathers people competing to find hidden cables, water mains, and gas lines
Three out of every five Floridians are failing the state’s written driver’s license test
Aerial firefighting flights were temporarily grounded because of amateur unmanned aircraft around the North Fire.
Bike sharing services are popping up across America—including in some very unlikely places. But are they making any money?
Small cities and rural areas lag behind in environmental protection policymaking because they often lack the financial or technical resources needed
Under the new rules, the city is requiring developers to study whether faults run under their projects
In the next 10 or 15 years, will young adults want to own houses? If they do, will they be able to afford them?
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Research reveals inmates with less trustworthy faces were more likely to receive the death sentence than inmates whose faces were perceived as trustworthy
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The Chattanooga Police Department are using a smartphone application to communicate with city residents about crime on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis
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