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.

Key affordable rental housing market provisions were preserved in tax reform, but housing credits and other provisions could push some investors out.
With millions of households nationwide unable to afford rent, Gov1 uncovered which states are doing the best to address the epidemic.
The secret ingredient to designing healthy cities may be including enough exercise opportunities. Can cities become fitness accountability partners?
CSX and The Conservation Fund support producers and distributors of local, fresh foods in underserved communities
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
IBM consultants to study increasing EMS calls at Memphis Fire
City considers expanding grant program to help more non-profit community groups
The U.S. DOL announced the Workforce Data Quality Initiative which includes $10 million in grants to improve workforce and education data collection