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.
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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.
Hope SF, a community development project funded by a public-private partnership, has a goal of transforming 2500 public housing units into a sustainable, mixed-income community. Inside we detail their strategy for success
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A Nova Scotia windstorm revealed building issues, and prompted emergency planning.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation funded outcome-oriented programs to help ensure that post-9/11 veterans will thrive after service.
The FMPP aims to encourage the growth, awareness and use of local and community supported agriculture (CSA) through grants funded by the USDA
The Link2Care smartphone app funded by NIH will allow homeless people to connect to case management services to keep them healthier and safer.
A workforce development grant will help Houston leverage community college resources to train workers displaced by Hurricane Harvey and continue disaster recovery efforts.
Rural community facilities like health clinics and schools and public safety programs are eligible for millions in approved 2017 USDA funds
Transformative community projects that improve livability and incorporate creative placemaking are eligible for NEA funding at a 50 percent match.
Seventy eight Houston area organizations receive funding from the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation.
Denver, Louisville, Boston, St. Louis and Camden, N.J. will use Choice Neighborhoods grants to leverage millions and create mixed income developments.
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program communities must submit a plan to end youth homelessness within six months.
Milwaukee grants will leverage developer investment and create jobs in Sherman Park, a neighborhood with blight, unemployment and unrest.
Following the “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire, Oakland, Calif., announced a $1.7 million investment in a trust to procure affordable artist spaces.
USDA has allocated Community Facilities (CF) Direct Loan program funds to community development lenders to finance projects in high-poverty rural areas.
The New York Attorney General is giving 21 Long Island municipalities the chance to apply for blight grants up to $350K.
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