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.
Mobile County, Alabama, reduced permit lag times by expanding its enterprise information platform to include digital permitting and inspections. Key to the transition was staff trainings.
Sustainability
USDA officials say Trump’s ‘America’s Harvest Box’ of shelf-stable foods will cut federal costs, but state SNAP administrators say the agency is not thinking it through, questioning logistics and voicing concerns that access to nutrition could be compromised.
While opioid funding took many of the 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill headlines, there were more wins for local government, and some notable absences.
Cities and states are taking a stand against certain industries and practices that are causing more harm than good to public health
Seattle passed legislation to prioritize the hiring of local construction workers for upcoming projects to support construction careers in the community
Interactive maps are becoming more accessible to both officials and residents seeking real-time information on local community activity
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $250,000 to the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs to improve transit for individuals seeking health services
A network of public and private organizations recently received a $145,000 workforce development grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Communities in the Northeast are taking advantage of funding opportunities to develop tools and technologies to prepare for severe storms in the future
The USDA recently announced $370 million in federal funding will be awarded to 115 high-impact conservation projects across the country
Communities are leveraging grants to build and expand existing trails that increase access to green space as well as support economic sustainability
New research supports programs looking to increase access to safe and affordable childcare for middle- and low-income families
Several workforce development projects are being fueled by affordable housing initiatives to help struggling employees find economic stability
After Columbia invested $745,000 public dollars into downtown improvements, nearly $7 million private sector dollars were added to the projects
Many cities are collaborating with nonprofits to combine funding and resources to support local community projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $21 million in grants to conserve coastal wetlands across the country.
Many cities are experimenting with new services and incentives to drive participation and efficiency of municipal recycling programs
When state and federal government funding is cut, many communities see vital projects push forward through nonprofit organizations
With the help of state and federal grants, communities are making drastic improvements to local shelters.
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