Community Development
30 articles
What are the benefits of supporting local businesses for community resilience?
During the pandemic, the sudden collapse of global supply chains left countless communities facing empty store shelves and economic instability, a stark reminder of their inherent fragility.
The Role of Community Associations in Neighborhood Governance
Nearly 70% of newly built homes listed in 2024 came with mandatory homeowner association obligations, making community associations the default for modern residential living, according to...
Best Places to Live: Insights from 2026 Rankings
Dublin, California, a city many might not immediately recognize, just earned the No.
What Is the Role of CDCs in Neighborhood Revitalization and Growth?
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) produced approximately 736,000 housing units between 1960 and 1990, a significant effort to improve urban living conditions.
Non-Profit Expansion: Overcoming Challenges for Sustainable Growth
Esperanza San Felipe, a non-profit that successfully demobilized all four street gangs in one Panama City neighborhood and reintegrated 70% of its graduates into work or business, was shut down in 202
What Is Public Art and Why Does It Transform Communities?
In Apex, North Carolina, Sally Myers' 'Blackbird Circle' sculpture didn't just win a local award; it became a cherished focal point for community pride.
How do funding sources for local community initiatives work in 2026?
Even with billions in federal and state funding earmarked for local initiatives, many communities struggle to access these vital resources.
5 Premium HOA / Community Roofing Services From Slade Roofing in Idaho
For Homeowner Association (HOA) board members and property managers in Idaho, selecting a roofing contractor is a high-stakes decision that impacts community budgets, resident satisfaction, and long-term property values.…
What is missing middle housing and why does it matter for affordability?
In Washington state, a single cottage court can achieve densities of up to 21 units per acre, even with one-story homes.
What Are Food Deserts and Why Do They Matter for Health and Economy?
In the United States, average life expectancy at birth is nearly five years lower in low-income communities with limited access to healthy food compared to high-income areas with abundant access.
How to Establish and Maintain a Local Business Improvement District
Establishing and maintaining a Business Improvement District (BID) is a strategic approach to revitalize urban commercial corridors and boost local businesses.
What is the role of neighborhood associations in 2026 community development?
Neighborhood residents, organized through local associations, wield significant power.
Mixed-Use Developments Transform Urban Planning and Housing Markets
In a 4-1 vote, the Escambia County Planning Board approved a request to designate an entire OLF-8 site as mixed-use urban, signaling a decisive shift in local planning.
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Impact Community Development?
In Los Angeles, a 20% inclusionary zoning requirement could slash the number of new housing units built by over 150,000 in a decade, from an estimated 400,000 to below 250,000.
Walkable Neighborhoods Boom Amidst Mixed-Use Zoning Shifts
Utah's Vineyard area exploded from 150 residents in 2012 to 23,000, a testament to the rapid appeal of new urban developments.
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Affect Property Values?
Each decade of exclusionary zoning is associated with an average increase in monthly median rent of $24-27 in impoverished neighborhoods, according to Eviction Lab .
What Are Historic Preservation Districts and Why Do They Matter for Tourism?
In Florida, historic preservation generates an estimated $4.
What Factors Shape Neighborhood Identity and Character?
The number of U.S. census tracts showing signs of gentrification skyrocketed from just 246 in the 1970s to 1,807 by the 2010s, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) . This
Local bureaucracy creates hurdles for affordable housing
A Tallahassee property owner recently saw rehab costs jump a staggering 30%.
What factors preserve neighborhood character and identity in 2026?
In New York City, residents directly allocate funds for local improvements—from public art to cultural events—actively shaping their neighborhood's identity block by block.
What Is the Historical Significance of Local Landmarks?
Rehabilitation projects create 186 jobs elsewhere in the economy for every 100 jobs generated by new construction, according to the Preservation Society.
Premier Pools Siouxland boosts local economy with business spotlight
Premier Pools Siouxland recently announced a $500,000 investment into local infrastructure projects, a sum that far exceeds typical business contributions and marks the largest single private donation
Planning Cultural Festivals: Engagement & Mitigating Risks
Some communities report a significant increase in undesirable activities as a direct result of their cultural festivals, creating unforeseen challenges for local residents.
Austin nonprofit buys Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House
A West Side Chicago nonprofit, Austin Coming Together, purchased a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home for just $125,000.
What Is Community Engagement and How Can Local Events Boost It?
A single local festival can directly stimulate tourism and business growth across an entire region, transforming community fun into a tangible economic boom.
What is zoning and how does it impact community development?
In many communities, the very laws designed to protect property values and ensure orderly development are simultaneously making homes unaffordable and reinforcing historical patterns of segregation.
What Are Local Zoning Laws and How Can Citizens Influence Them?
Despite countless public meetings and petitions, local residents cannot directly write, change, or expand the zoning laws dictating their neighborhoods’ development.
Community Housing: Designing for Senior Well-being
In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, a $27 million, 61-unit apartment building is rising, marking the first major development by the city's housing authority in an area often overlooked.
How to Use Infill Development: A Guide for Local Governments
In Toronto, the 69-acre Regent Park site transformed into a high-density, mixed-income community.
How to Engage With Local Community Initiatives
Most factors influencing community engagement relate to project organization, not community engagement itself, according to a study published in PMC .