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.
According to ACLU, FCC rules do not prevent a city, county or town from providing network neutrality and Internet privacy policies through municipal broadband services.
New York State’s ESSHI permanent housing grants will add 6,000 housing units for homeless individuals with vulnerabilities such as mental health issues or substance abuse.
The EPA is awarding 221 grants totaling $54.3 million through the 2018 Brownfields Grants program, which provides funding to communities to assess, clean up and redevelop underutilized properties for economic development.
Madison bans discrimination against atheists, non-religious
Consolidated services and energy alliances are making waves by boosting government efficiency, performance and overall cost savings
NYC to waive $30M public housing payment
Newsom, Blakeslee unveil digital tool on government meetings
A major initiative on the plates of many municipalities is increasing access to fresh foods for low-income households
Local law enforcement agencies are experimenting with new anti-theft strategies to combat bicycle thefts in the community
The National League of Cities announced a new innovation campaign involving 25 communities looking to spur innovation in the private sector
SF mayor signs law that bans chewing tobacco at ballparks
Detroit neighborhoods want update, aid like downtown gets
Organizations are investing in sustainable food sources as a means to support local agricultural businesses while increasing access to fresh produce
Cuomo seeks higher fast-food worker wages, bypassing lawmakers
Some social rights activists have called the measure a good first step, but the St. Louis Police Officers Association opposed formation of the board
Laura Doud, the City Auditor of Long Beach, California, recently released an in-depth report on digital innovation and best practices in the public sector
Homicide rates drop as Richmond chief builds bond with community
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently launched the What Works Cities initiative providing $42 million in grants to optimize data to improve public services
NYC mayor proposes millions in new mental health services
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