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.
Each year, refugees from all over the world apply to the United States for asylum. Find out some basic facts and numbers about settlement.
Bed bugs are not just in homes, but on public transit, in schools, office buildings, nursing homes, etc. Here’s what public health leaders need to share.
The State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program is open to 2,000 submissions for community improvement programs beginning June 6, 2018. The winners will be determined by public vote from 200 finalists.
Beijing began imposing the country’s toughest ban on smoking in public places in hopes of stemming a looming health crisis
Meriden received a $200,000 community-wide assessment grant from the EPA, which will be used to assess properties around the city on an as-needed basis
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
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.
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- Md. city unions for FFs, EMS, dispatchers disappointed by 5%+ raises after cops get 19%
- Mich. township raises firefighter-paramedics’ base salary by almost 10%
- Chicago mayor says cops have ‘incredible amount’ of time off, union head disagrees
- Pa. town to give $1K stipends to providers after initially being left out
- N.Y. county to supplement ambulance service