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 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.
Of the largest U.S. cities, the 25 best cities to raise children are considered sound financial choices for families. Spoiler alert: The top cities in the list are not found on either coast.
The Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program focuses on awarding grants in support of additional public safety measures, workforce development and increasing community spaces.
Public safety agencies are taking advantage of the technologies and resources to proactively improve performance and efficiency
Innovative employee wellness programs improve public employee health through teamwork and support.
Municipalities are taking advantage of federal grant programs to rehabilitate struggling communities and make better use of land and resources
The DOJ announced six cities will host pilot sites for a national initiative to improve the relationship between citizens and local police departments
Research suggests that adding trees to key areas of a community can offer social, economic and environmental benefits to residents
Cities are experimenting with new bicycle programs that promote policies and infrastructure designed to support and nurture a growing population of bikers
A growing number of municipal initiatives are focused on city playgrounds as a means to improve quality of life and economic development
There is an economic and social benefit to many energy efficiency policies, and municipalities are becoming more focused on sustainability than ever before
Many cities are launching programs dedicated to reducing pedestrian deaths and injuries as more cities make walkability a top priority
The U.S. HUD announced $1.8 billion in grants have been awarded to 8,400 local homeless and housing service programs across the country
The U.S. DOT announced $29 million will be awarded to communities across the country looking to adopt technologies to improve emergency response efficiency
Five state and local governments have been selected to receive aid in developing pay for success projects that align funding strategies with verified social outcomes
Connecticut lawmakers are proposing a regionalism strategy to help municipalities across the state save money without sacrificing services to residents
The U.S. HUD recently announced it will allocate a total of $3.2 million in Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants to six cities across the country
State and federal grants are being utilized to support safe, multimodal transit network in response to demands for increased walkability
Cities are getting creative when it comes to revitalizing the economy, and public health
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