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.
Georgia Pacific Foundation grants focus on the four E’s of community building: Education, Entrepreneurship, Enrichment of Community and Environment.
The Elevation Community Land Trust is poised to garner more than 700 houses across the Denver metro, retaining the land and selling homes at a fraction of the price for low-income residents.
Is it time to address home sharing in your town? Learn about and access short term rental regulations from small towns and cities
Cities are investing in downtown neighborhood developments stocked with dense, transit-friendly amenities to fuel economic growth. How is your city avoiding blight?
The Swedish city is using solar, wind and biofuel technologies to increase sustainability through unique green projects in many of its neighborhoods. Learn how small projects can build into significant savings
The USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program awarded $813,342 to support New Jersey farming initiatives. How does your community support specialty crop production and distribution?
The DOJ is offering $7 million to fund community safety initiatives in neighborhood revitalization programs, while the DOE is awarding Promise Neighborhoods planning grants to strengthen school systems and career opportunities at the local level
Since 2009, injuries and fatalities of pedestrians and bicyclists have increased faster than motor vehicle deaths. Read what the USDOT remedy is for local government
Libraries are getting an image makeover in an effort to play a more crucial role in social and economic development in local communities. Learn about the latest library revitalization trends such as shared services agreements
One City talks to Gov1 about combining San Francisco’s tech industry, residents and local government to solve community problems. Read the exclusive interview
NYC and Wuppertal, Germany, are building transit infrastructure in the skies to offer more options in congested neighborhoods. Learn more about elevated transit
An NY school district is using USDA funds to bring locally-sourced produce to school cafeterias. Read how school districts are collaborating with local farmers
LA is testing a new electric highway between its major ports and downtown area to cut emissions significantly
Madrid’s public transit network is accepting corporate sponsorships to raise money for updates and maintenance costs. Learn about the different opportunities to generate revenue throughout the public network
Madrid will charge drivers for entering the city center with personal vehicles. Learn what efforts are being made to eliminate personal cars in urban settings
A growing number of cities are banning plastic bags and bottles, or implementing fees, to encourage the use of eco-friendly items instead. See what cities are doing to reduce their carbon footprints
New Haven’s Healthy Start Program received $5.4 million to combat high infant mortality rates. See what other communities are benefiting from the grant funding
Housing strategy will turn parking spaces into neighborhood amenities to support mixed housing developments. Read how the city plans to bypass zoning regulations
Research suggests children who live near non-motorized nature trails are more active and less likely to be obese. What type of green space best suits your community?
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