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.
Every year, the experts at Trulia crunch the numbers to predict the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and we love this year’s list because the experts looked at which cities the young cleave to.
On a site proposed for Amazon HQ2, developers receive zoning approval to begin transforming protected industrial land along the Chicago River into a massive mixed use development.
Through USI’s MAGIC program, the College of Nursing and Health Professions aims to study multigenerational housing and intergenerational communities through a tiny home model called a Minka.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $450 million in workforce development grants to nearly 270 community colleges nationwide
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 Justice is offering $17 million in grant assistance for sex offender programming
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
Renting Partnerships in Cincinnati keep rents affordable while engaging tenants in the upkeep of the properties. Details on equity exchange programs
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
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
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
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
Gov1 analyzes the evolving role of modern fire services, and the latest technologies enabling a cost-effective department
A new ordinance in Denver will allow local residents to participate as sellers at farmers markets with a new permit from the city. Details of this and how other cities are expanding farmers markets into true attractions
The City of Baltimore is considering the sale of municipal parking garages to fund new recreation centers. Inside, we look at the city’s angle on privatization and how it will decide where the centers are built
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