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.
People who lost their homes during Hurricane Harvey are the number one priority of the Habitat for Humanity Grant in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Harris County reports on how funding is being used to address the ongoing Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery effort and support housing needs. Government is also partnering on disaster case management.
There are hundreds of thousands of bench warrants for homeless people in Los Angeles, but an amnesty proposal could reduce pressure on both courts and jails.
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
The Los Angeles City Council gave preliminary approval to two ordinances designed to make it easier to break up homeless encampments
“Sustainability: What are the key tenets of the Original Green movement?” How do you apply them locally?
Here are five initial takeaways, focusing on areas of pedestrian safety that seem relevant to the U.S. experience and worthy of more exploration
The Stamford library is partnering with area agencies to provide citizenship preparation programs for immigrants
A new report details how the city reduced its local inmate population by 67 percent since Hurricane Katrina struck
More than 30 organizations and 100 communities come together to prepare for worst-case scenarios
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