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.
Homeless people could first join the community in tents, eventually graduating to more permanent housing solutions on campus, while low-income families meeting certain requirements could rent or purchase homes on the property, even without a history of homelessness.
Amelda Glaspie and her husband paid $800 a month to live without water or power in an abandoned L.A. church.
To improve outcomes for households and government agencies implementing home buyout programs, emergency management and disaster researchers recommend a resident-centric approach
Local leaders, planners, engineers and visionaries use a range of innovative and tested techniques to make a community more livable and walkable.
New research suggests street designs and intersections could be safer if urban planners took bicycle crash data into account
The exam aims to help diversify the Chicago Police Department and better reflect the city’s racial makeup
Shifting demographics and shifting attitudes explain why Millennials drive less
Tough new ordinances seek to seize the property of homeless people across the city. And there’s likely more to come
State officials are trying to curb the high costs of rural school systems in a state with a deep history of community identity
“What are the top 10 ways any person can speed the global transition to sustainable energy?”
A new state Department of Natural Resources call center can issue permits at any time of day or night
The legislation increases from 50 percent to 80 percent the recycling goals for manufacturers of electronics and imposes penalties when the goals aren’t met
Google Fiber will bring San Antonio residents access to “Gigabit” Internet connections up to 1,000 Megabits per second
The fire commissioner added the $22.9 million is a huge benefit because of growing retirement numbers
Federal funding awarded to hire 36 new firefighters and fire dive boat to serve growing city with improved services for residents
Technology needs to keep pace with demand as urban areas around the world continue to grow. Experts debate whose job it is to keep our cities working
Fire departments nationwide are taking full advantage of federal, state and local grant opportunities to improve operations and invest in new technologies
This is the first online filing system allowing taxpayers to appeal their property tax assessment via the Internet
The new project calls for $136 million invested in fitness, wellness and community centers.
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