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.
Communities facing the loss of a school after a hurricane, earthquake or other disaster can increase school infrastructure resilience. Get a roadmap for stakeholders, tools and best practices.
Prepare for crisis response in three steps with crisis strategist Melissa Agnes. Learn how Mountain View Police and others built trust that carried them through the crisis
$2.4 million in funding to expand construction training program to for infrastructure projects including rehabilitation of city’s public housing
The business of American recycling has stalled. And industry leaders warn that the situation is worse than it appears
Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) will create 1,000 new units of “workforce housing” to middle-income individuals and families
A research team launched a rescue mission to collect and propagate fern spores to help save a flailing species
Cities across the country are pushing park projects to the top of the agenda to ensure residents have access to green space and outdoor recreation
New “makers spaces” in a struggling neighborhood could bolster the local economy with small-scale manufacturing opportunities
The law will address the predatory revenue-generating practices of Ferguson’s police and court system that were detailed in a Justice Department report
State Street commits $20 million and 1,000 Jobs to workforce development initiative with launch of its Boston Workforce Investment Network
The NYC Chief Digital Officer wants to know how tech can be optimized to serve citizens better
Portland officials announced that they have taken a Vision Zero pledge to support the global campaign to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries
Baltimore City officials rolled out a plan to attract more grocery stores and food retailers to under-served neighborhoods
Experts present their pros and cons lists for making public transit free for communities
California cities have broad authority to require builders to include a percentage of affordable housing in new projects, the state Supreme Court ruled
“What conditions favor local renewable energy development by local governments in the absence of robust national support and poor national grid conditions?”
A $500 million project calls for transforming 68 acres of waterfront property at Alameda Point with 800 homes and 600,000 square feet of commercial space
Literacy program being implemented in Baltimore City Public Schools and Head Start; summer reading pilot program to launch in July
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