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.
A third of Los Angeles’s homeless population suffers from mental illness and/or drug addiction. Housing solutions will only go so far to provide relief.
As winter approaches, the city of Spokane considers suspending or not enforcing sit-lie ordinances that ban encampments in public places.
South Bend is enhancing community assets and safety through a $50 million parks redevelopment effort. Part of long-term planning on pedestrian safety enhancements, a city-owned bike repair shop supports bike commuting in the city’s West Side.
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.”
Experts recommend six fixes California can implement based on Australia’s successful water allocation system reforms
Santa Clara County’s 2015 homeless census and survey show progress but “we still have a large unmet need,” according to the Board of Supervisors president
Pittsburgh City Council has simplified an ordinance governing people who want to keep chickens, ducks or goats on their property
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is calling for a ban on dip, snuff and chewing tobacco
Officials are creating a video, lesson plans and handouts on sexting, which they plan to distribute to all schools beginning this fall
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Studies have demonstrated a correlation between walkability in an area and property values
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