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.
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
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
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
A major initiative on the plates of many municipalities is increasing access to fresh foods for low-income households
Detroit neighborhoods want update, aid like downtown gets
Cuomo seeks higher fast-food worker wages, bypassing lawmakers
