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 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
Feeding America calls for changes to the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program
Americans strongly favor local institutions for solving the nation’s challenges finds a new Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll.
The social services that vulnerable children and families access are only as effective as the people providing them
“What does it mean for a city to have character?” How does yours show it?
Local and federal authorities are joining forces to crack down on illegal camping in southwestern Colorado
Two-wheeled patrols might make officers more approachable, but reform advocates say it will take more to ease tensions in some cities
Prescription for dealing with crime in Salt Lake City: social workers and bicycle cops
A variety of experts discuss how important public transit is to reducing air pollution
Car manufacturers are working on new active safety systems that activate before a potential accident to prevent or reduce the severity of crashes
To create artificial the islands, the Dutch use a technique called the “pancake method”
DOE energy efficiency partners are reaching new levels of savings and sustainability
“Future Scenarios: What’s likely to happen to Detroit over the next 50 years?” Experts and residents share their opinions
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