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.
Thirty years ago, the city of Santa Cruz, California, was nearly decimated by the Loma Prieta earthquake. It has since taken steps to make sure that never happens again.
Residents of Ocean City, New Jersey, are committed to rebuilding their flood damaged homes despite the certainty that disaster will strike again.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill this week that will limit sudden rent increases, a major contributing factor to the state’s homelessness problem.
Los Angeles County has hired IDEO, a design company with roots in Silicon Valley, to overhaul how it serves up democracy
Baéz said the goal of the nonprofit is to promote the value of education and employment among children
Twenty-two cities in Connecticut will receive $12 million in Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Program awards for upgrades and improvements
Mayor Lee improves availability of city data for entrepreneurs and residents to improve services
Solar-powered garbage cans offer enough bandwidth to power a startup
The walkable sculpture extends more than 100 feet over a bay
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission would like to see the nation’s oldest interstate highway reborn through innovation and technology
Gilbert, Arizona, created a department to develop policies for social media, digital communications, web initiatives and other tools to serve the public
Affordable housing will be included in nearly every residential development across Seattle as the rate of construction of new affordable homes triples
Many farmers markets statewide have departed from the strictly farm-stand feel they once had
Nonprofits are expected to team up with mental health providers provide the services that will train their employees on the mental health techniques
How would you define sustainable architecture?
The company’s Info Cycle project aims to improve the understanding of how urban streets work for cars and bikes alike
Milan joins a growing list of European cities embracing car-free futures for their central neighborhoods
Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report
The group claims legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary beverages and prohibiting ads of them on city property violates the First Amendment
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