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.
“Rebuilding the Ridge” is a rallying cry on signs around town, evoking the beauty and peril of rebuilding on a wind-swept jut of land poking out of the Sierra Nevada and begging the question: Will the resurgent community be safer this time?
A new report from Public Services International points to the dangers of ‘corporate-led’ smart city initiatives and insists that these technological paradigms must be designed for people rather than profit.
The homeowner reimbursement program run by the Texas General Land Office reimburses homeowners up to $50,000 in out-of-pocket expenses to repair their Harvey-damaged homes, but there are a variety of regulations that determine eligibility.
After a successful pilot program with body cameras, Indianapolis’ proposed 2016 budget will include a request for them and dashboard cameras for police cars
A report from Stanford University recommends California allow schools to use “well-designed” portfolios, comprised of work from each of five subject areas
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Between 4,000 and 6,000 Oregonians could benefit during the first year of the “Oregon Promise” program
SomerStat is a performance management initiative that helps supervise city departments and use timely data to inform decision-making and implement ideas
The report quantifies the differences in health, infrastructure and ecosystem impacts under the two scenarios
The grassroots movement aims to engage local residents in campaigns to boost sustainability and economic growth by nurturing community resilience
The designation means as many as 400 people in the Greater Akron area will get training for high tech jobs by the end of 2016
After Wellington highlighted the confusing parking space, the NYC Department of Transportation repainted the spot to mark it more clearly as no-parking zone
One intern said the work she’s done has helped to ignite her interest in technology and startup
Rain gardens are effective in filtering storm water and allowing it to infiltrate the soil, rather than bringing pollutants into large bodies of water
Walkable real estate development projects and places are on the rise nationwide.
Los Angeles property owners win access to financing seismic strengthening, energy-related and water conservation improvements with approval of new program
Owners of large multifamily buildings could save a collective $350 million annually with a $2.1 billion investment in efficiency projects, a report shows
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