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
Nonprofits are expected to team up with mental health providers provide the services that will train their employees on the mental health techniques
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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
A short supply of available units is pushing up rent prices nationwide
Munich wants to build a network of bike lanes running through the city and into the suburbs, in a bid to encourage car-free commuting
The TRIP report contains pavement condition data and driver costs for urban areas with a population of 250,000 or greater
The National League of Cities analyzed 100 “state of the city” speeches by mayors of U.S. cities of varying size and region
New Climate Economy report says local action is among measures that could make up shortfall in emissions cuts from pledges ahead of Paris summit
The City Council voted to expand a ban on sitting and lying on sidewalks following complaints from tourists about too many transients living near the beach
“Why don’t cities and governments, who already plant trees, simply plant fruit-bearing trees to help with the food supply and welfare?”
The Department of Homeless Services has increased security at shelters, conducted on-site security assessments, and met with shelter staff to address concerns
A Downtown Partnership are taking a close look at a concept that would involve altering part of Liberty Avenue into what’s called a “shared space.”
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