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.
The Stepping Up Initiative puts law enforcement in contact with local resources that can assist in the education and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health illnesses, including substance abuse, to help pave the way to lower recidivism rates.
The Trump 2019 budget repeats last year’s fraud argument in its goal to eliminate LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which also funds cooling needs in summer.
Housing agencies must ensure that all Section 9 multi-family housing units comply with the federal smoke free public housing policy effective July 31, 2018.
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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