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.
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.
Winooski joins hundreds of other communities in accepting the challenge to provide housing and resources to all veterans in need.
Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1, there were 158 confirmed fires related to homeless camps reported in Oakland.
Nearly all departments said they kept track of their shootings, but in accounting for all uses of force, the figures varied widely
Starting January 1, $10.55 will be the minimum wage for certain companies that do business with the City of New Orleans
With many district families affected, the Board of Education put transportation issues at the forefront of administrative discussions since the tornado hit
When farms sprouted up, they mobilized the once-stable uranium naturally present in the soil, and the toxic element leached into groundwater
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that his initial goal of at least one computer science course in each school is intended to be a starting point
The National Coalition for Safer Roads shows how deadly red-light running is across the country with an interactive map
Redfin released a list of the places where it’s feasible to use technology-based services to age in place, rather than moving to an assisted living facility
Partnership for a HealthierJC fosters collaborations among organizations identifying and addressing public health needs and coordinating action
The grants focus primarily on creating housing opportunities for homeless populations
The grant will be used to expand the library’s services and resources to the Hispanic population in our county
San Marcos is offering grants and design assistance to artists in an effort to place murals on private property throughout the city
The Growing Green Design Competition gathered community groups, design firms and non-profit and private partners to think of ideas for reusing vacant land
Many students are learning how to make healthier eating choices by working in school gardens
The city of Fayetteville signed a 13-month contract with Lamar Advertising to display eight-second ads on 13 digital billboards across the city
Lawmakers have allocated billions of dollars toward public schools, but critics say that’s not enough to meet the requirements in the state Constitution
Only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent many crashes
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