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
Housing strategy will turn parking spaces into neighborhood amenities to support mixed housing developments. Read how the city plans to bypass zoning regulations
Renting Partnerships in Cincinnati keep rents affordable while engaging tenants in the upkeep of the properties. Details on equity exchange programs
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
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering $17 million in grant assistance for sex offender programming
HUD recently opened up the application process for the National Disaster Resilience Grant Competition which awards $1 billion to 67 state, local and tribal governments.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $450 million in workforce development grants to nearly 270 community colleges nationwide
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?
Two Rhode Island agencies received $3.3 million in federal grants to support new job growth in key industries. See how federal dollars are fueling local initiatives
With Economic Development in mind, businesses have launched a public bikesharing program in Cleveland
San Fran is changing the way the impact of new transit projects are evaluated to make expansions easier. Read about the groundbreaking legislation
Cities are offering tax credits and other incentives to residents interested in building and maintaining urban farms. See what requirements must be met to qualify
After a devastating earthquake, Christchurch, NZ, is using smart sensor technology to collect real-time data to support faster decision making. Learn how citizens are interacting with the technology to help rebuild the city
A sidewalk for people using mobile devices was created in China to separate distracted pedestrians from other walkers. Learn how distracted residents pose a threat to public safety
Hancock County, ME, created a financial agreement with a local wind energy provider that could generate $11 million over the next 30 years. Details on how tax increment financing districts help fund public projects
The American Red Cross is providing residents of Oklahoma City with $2 million in grants to pay for the installation of storm shelters. Learn how your community can use financial assistance to prepare for natural disasters
Richmond, CA, is considering an urban farming ordinance that lays out what products residents can raise and sell. Learn how adjustments to zoning can support economic development
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