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.
Cities across the U.S. are working with the VA to end veteran homelessness. Though La Crosse, Wisconsin, thought it had achieved the goal, the city stayed on target when it discovered another homeless veteran.
A Virtual Mobility Lab using transportation demand modeling technology showed how Barcelona Metropolitan could clear notorious vehicle congestion with 500 on-demand shuttles.
In 2017, HUD supported a series of 100-Day Challenges to house homeless youth in cities and counties nationwide, ending youth homelessness for hundreds at a time.
The Federal Highway Administration just awarded the City of Myrtle Beach a grant for a bicycle road safety audit
Nearly $18M in grants will combat violent crime caused by methamphetamine use and production, distribution of heroin and other opioids, and gang activity
Madison’s Healthy Retail Access Program aims to combat “food deserts” — low-income areas that have minimal access to healthy food
CSX and The Conservation Fund support producers and distributors of local, fresh foods in underserved communities
Baltimore City Health Commissioner wants the city’s emergency departments to play a bigger role in addressing residents’ heroin and substance abuse problems
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo Announce Winners of 2015 CommunityWINSSM Monetary Grants
Financing helps residents install drought-tolerant landscaping, water-efficient appliances, solar panels, energy-saving windows and more
City considers expanding grant program to help more non-profit community groups
IBM consultants to study increasing EMS calls at Memphis Fire
The U.S. DOL announced the Workforce Data Quality Initiative which includes $10 million in grants to improve workforce and education data collection
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