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.
Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary during the Obama administration Julian Castro announced his Election 2020 bid for President.
States have been asked to issue February SNAP benefits before January 20th to the 40 million Americans receiving food assistance benefits.
Learn about HUD services during a government shutdown, such as what happens with FHA loans.
Philadelphia City Council passed legislation last week that would provide water bill collections protections for the city’s low-income residents
Kaye was given the choice of prison or drug treatment court. Kaye chose the court — and graduated
From 1990 to 2010, wealth has accumulated in ever-richer neighborhoods, thanks in part to exclusionary housing practices
Allegations of police abuse and misconduct cost Philadelphia taxpayers around $10 million a year
The police department created a now-trending hashtag on Twitter to put with each photo they take at each lemonade stand they visit — CopsLoveLemonadeStands
The State Water Resources Control Board released data showing urban water usage fell 29 percent in May compared to the same month in 2013
Two small city parks will be improved with an infusion of more than $300,000 in grant money
Eleven states are using federal grant money to help people with addictions find a road to sobriety. In Massachusetts, one pathway is through job training
After two straight years of economic improvement, the number of moving families has partially recovered to about 15 percent
State and local emergency management agencies are looking for new ways to monitor and use information posted on social media
The goal of the three-year pilot is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric carsharing fleets into disadvantaged communities
The Wisconsin state Assembly voted to spend $250 million in public funds on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a community development project
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is coming down, and a vast new park system is coming up
Boston’s new homeless shelter will offer over 400 beds and many services lost when the city’s largest homeless shelter was forced to close
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