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How Cities Use the Arts to Promote Youth and Community Development

NLC (National League of Cities)

Arts education can be a powerful tool for youth and community development. By using art as a vehicle, cities have been able to encourage social connection, incorporate youth voices into community-wide conversations, and help young people develop their identities.

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3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software

OpenGov

3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software September 29, 2022 – OpenGov Community development is a cornerstone of any municipality. The post 3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software appeared first on OpenGov. The […].

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Driving Impact and Building Trust: The Power of Collaboration Between Compliance Professionals and Lenders in Community Development Lending

CRA Today

Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Commercial lenders are entrenched in local communities customizing financing options to help businesses manage cash flow and operational risk.

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Norwich, CT teams up with local community development corporation to develop a community engagement platform

Citizen Lab

With so many incredible community development and engagement projects taking place on our platform across the world, we hope to record some best practices and share them with local governments to encourage peer learning and inspiration. Here at CitizenLab, we love to celebrate the successes of our clients.

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Lizette Lewis of New Kensington Community Development Corporation talks about giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back their communities

Iron Sharpens Iron

Lizette Lewis is a Project Manager at New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). In this mini episode, Lizette discusses giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back to their communities.

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Lizette Lewis of New Kensington Community Development Corporation talks about giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back their communities

Iron Sharpens Iron

Lizette Lewis is a Project Manager at New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). In this mini episode, Lizette discusses giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back to their communities.

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Chris Spahr of Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation talks about the need for safe, clean housing for all

Iron Sharpens Iron

Chris Spahr, Executive Director of the Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation , defines affordable housing as housing that can be made available to anyone and everyone no matter their economic status. About Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation. And we're here with Iron Sharpens Iron.