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.
HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program is designed to help address the capital backlog in public housing by leveraging private sector investment to preserve affordable housing.
Lead paint and other safety hazards in Detroit rental housing will be addressed this year as the city launches a website and compliance program designed to target 80,000 unregistered properties.
Communities are leveraging grants to build and expand existing trails that increase access to green space as well as support economic sustainability
Interactive maps are becoming more accessible to both officials and residents seeking real-time information on local community activity
After Columbia invested $745,000 public dollars into downtown improvements, nearly $7 million private sector dollars were added to the projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $21 million in grants to conserve coastal wetlands across the country.
New research supports programs looking to increase access to safe and affordable childcare for middle- and low-income families
Many cities are collaborating with nonprofits to combine funding and resources to support local community projects
Several workforce development projects are being fueled by affordable housing initiatives to help struggling employees find economic stability
Many cities are experimenting with new services and incentives to drive participation and efficiency of municipal recycling programs
Many cities are experimenting with different investments and incentives to attract businesses to the local economy and expect a high return on investment
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.
Local governments are dedicating time and resources toward interaction with citizens to collect feedback, ideas and insight into the needs of the community
Cities are receiving public funding to help accelerate trails projects designed to increase access to green space and recreational activities
The Lakeview Civic Improvement Association applied for a grant to fuel park maintenance and improvement projects while promising to match the grant
New York City recently launched a municipal ID program to provide proof of residency and identification to all city dwellers
Officials in Covington, Georgia, intervened in a half-finished housing development project that fell victim to the housing crisis in 2008
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