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.
How addressing homelessness came to be a local law enforcement function and 11 actions for police departments from 25 years of research by the Police Executive Research Forum.
A handbook for homeowner’s demystifies why residents are complacent about preparing for coastal disasters and provides guidance on property protection
Through two loan programs, the city of Toronto is funding residential building efficiency retrofit projects, reducing GHGs and saving residents money.
A grant program focuses on helping children learn how to prepare healthy snacks and meals
California is looking to make all new homes equipped with solar-plus-storage in the future
Alcohol-impaired driving crashes kill nearly 10,000 people annually; this alcohol-detection vehicle technology could potentially save thousands of lives each year
Minneapolis wiped away ordinances that banned lurking and spitting in the city, responding to critics who said the local laws unfairly targeted minorities
A grocery story is working to make better use of food that is often unnecessarily thrown away
Two different opinions on combating urban sprawl defend their arguments
Grants program aims to help small businesses update buildings
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has signed an executive order creating gender-neutral restrooms inside City Hall
Houston Mayor Annise Parker today announced Houston has become the largest city in the nation to effectively ending veteran homelessness in the city
Operation AmeriCorps will support 50 AmeriCorps members over two years; $1.6 million investment in the community to end homelessness
The creative crosswalk is intended to improve pedestrian safety and contribute to the district’s vitality
SNAP recipients can now purchase fresh fruit, vegetables at more than 6,200 farmers markets and direct marketing farms
This 2015 study examined the implementation of DACA to understand state and local application activity among young immigrants who are eligible for the program
This study examines the implementation of DACA to understand state and local application activity among young immigrants who are eligible for the program
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