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.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
A letter from 63 senators to the FCC chair urges funding rural broadband access investments as soon as possible.
Road diets may make streets safer and increase cycling, but some implementations generate motorist and surrounding neighborhood outcry. Can road diets still work?
Philadelphia was selected to receive a $150,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to create a more effective justice system
Southern California is replacing lawns with more sustainable vegetation in light of drought conditions
Chattanooga must return $300,000 anti-gang grant to the federal government
Emanuel wants focus on youth for 2nd term as Chicago mayor
Obama restricts police military gear, says it can alienate
Efforts to rehabilitate vacant or dilapidated property have sprung up around Appalachia, with states in the region taking varying approaches
Playground designed so kids with and without disabilities can play together opens in Syracuse
Obama chooses Chicago’s South Side for presidential library
Young, Hip And Not Living It Up In The City: New Urban Land Institute Report Shows Gen Y Living Frugally In More Affordable Locations, Sharing Housing With Friends, Family
Homelessness in LA County jumps 12 percent in 2 years
Walk-in clinics bring affordable, on-demand health care to the masses
New research indicates sprawl is costing cities significant money and developers should be focused on building walkable communities through smart growth
In 2015, Pew Research Center benchmarked public sentiment on government initiatives that leverage open data streams to improve services. In 2017, three cities created the playbook for civic-technology initiatives.
Proposed new tax now has backing of Real Estate Board of New York
The DHS announced nine grants totaling $1.6 million were awarded to strengthen preparedness programs
New York City plans to spend $100 million on alterations and improvements to 300 public housing developments to increase energy efficiency
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