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Community Development Tools for the Digital Age

OpenGov

Community Development In The Digital Age [2024 Guide] In an OpenGov survey of local government community development professionals, 78% put economic development at the top of their priority list. This […] The post Community Development Tools for the Digital Age appeared first on OpenGov.

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5 Trends in Local Government Leadership

OpenGov

Today, local government leaders are responsible for delivering on strategic priorities for their communities, developing new ways of working to meet the diverse and changing needs of their communities, and protecting against cyber and environmental risks […].

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She Wears Many Hats: Block Leadership and Civic Engagement with Jen Devor

Iron Sharpens Iron

Episode Transcript Here: [link] Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. She recently co-founded the nonpartisan nonprofit Better Civics. She recently co-founded the nonpartisan nonprofit Better Civics.

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She Wears Many Hats: Block Leadership and Civic Engagement with Jen Devor

Iron Sharpens Iron

Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. A Philly resident since 2002, she has held leadership positions at Campus Philly, Diversified Community Services, Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, and Committee of Seventy among others.

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Resident Engagement in Vacant Lot Greening: Empowering Communities for Neighborhood Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

In contrast, when the management of vacant lots is effectively addressed at scale through greening programs, these lots can deliver diverse public health benefits to communities. Greening not only remediates physical conditions, but also can add value by repurposing lots to benefit communities.

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Community Progress Calls on FHA to Improve Access to Rehab Mortgages

Center for Community Progress

Many communities that Community Progress serves struggle to access financing products, and loan products for both acquisition and rehabilitation are even scarcer. The 203(k) program has the potential to be a vital community revitalization tool and homeownership opportunity for owner-occupant homebuyers.

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Publication: Championing Leaders of Color

Center for Community Progress

Community development unites people to take collective action to build stronger, more resilient places to live. Over time, though, the field of community development has shifted from grassroots movements to the careers of specialized professionals. Download the Full Report.