NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 15, 2023
From community development to education to public health, cities administer essential programs that directly affect the lives of a wide spectrum of residents. As every NLC member knows, local government is unique. What is Low Take-up […] Source
Center for Community Progress
MAY 18, 2023
Creative placemaking is the practice of enhancing a neighborhood’s quality of life through arts, culture, and intentional community development. This practice can take many forms, like visual art installations , performance events , developing permanent brick-and-mortar spaces , and more.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
JANUARY 17, 2023
With a nod to the regional approach mentioned above, the report states, “ The North Carolina Healthy Food Retail Task Force acknowledges that efforts to increase access to healthy, affordable food should fit with the state’s greater economic development agenda. This program targets both economic development and community development.
Center for Community Progress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
A Zimmerman discuss how effectively managed vacant lot greening can deliver diverse public health benefits to communities. Lots with overgrowth, dumping, and other signs of deterioration discourage positive social interaction and have adverse effects on the physical and mental health of residents. . Rupp , Alison R.
Center for Community Progress
AUGUST 25, 2022
COVID-19 has spotlighted the deep racial inequities in housing and illustrated the importance of housing stability to protecting public health.
Center for Community Progress
OCTOBER 12, 2023
It will likely be more efficient for communities to pursue these activities under that Rule’s “public health and negative economic impacts” eligible use category, rather than trying to pursue them under the CDBG-eligible projects category.
The City Fix
MAY 1, 2024
By early 2025, countries are due to unveil new national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). These commitments form the foundation of international climate action, establishing emissions-reduction targets and other measures that countries promise.
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