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.
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
Crews with San Francisco Public Works painted buildings in the city with a clear-coat sealant that would splash back urine, or other liquid sprayed onto it
Rental price increases are a direct result of the mismatch between supply and demand
Toledo has detected the first signs in Lake Erie of the dangerous toxin that resulted in a water crisis last year
Residents in Santa Cruz County can use a app to report potholes, trash and other quality-of-life problems to officials – and see how fast they get fixed
The farm, located 115 feet below a busy South London street, uses hydroponic techniques to grow pesticide-free crops
The USOC has 7 weeks to replace Boston with a better candidate that shows enthusiasm for hosting the games, and can withstand the criticism and questions
Oslo has taken a decidedly adorable stand in the battle to save pollinators, with its new “bee highway”
The funding will be used to support impaired and distracted driving countermeasures, enhanced state traffic safety systems and improve occupant safety
As many communities struggle to meet workforce demands in key industries, high schools are developing strategies to prepare students for job opportunities
There’s no denying that cellphone use while driving can cause accidents, but banning the practice doesn’t necessarily reduce accidents
Deadwood officials approved new rules that prohibit owning wild, dangerous and exotic animals within city limits
A Canadian city is trying to prevent collisions with the installation of public art in major intersections
Organizers of the Olympics hope that’s what people remember after the games - not images of polluted water, inefficient transportation and incomplete venues
Renewed hunts for oil in sensitive Florida ecosystems have environmental groups raising questions about the state’s regulation of the oil and gas industry
California is losing 10-percent of its water due to a leaky water system. Cities throughout the state have launched a battle against leaky pipes
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