Community Development

4 articles

Diverse city residents collaborating on neighborhood development plans, with city hall visible in the background, symbolizing the impact of council decisions.

How City Council Decisions Shape Neighborhood Development

At public engagement events shaping local development in 2026, older, white homeowners are often overrepresented, while renters and people of color are frequently left out, skewing decisions that affe

Michael Sullivan·August 11, 2026

Real Estate & Development

1960s housing experiments surprisingly guide today's fight for justice

In Chicago, Model Cities funds, intended for community uplift, instead strengthened the Democratic machine but did little for the communities they were meant to serve, diverting substantial federal in

Michael Sullivan·June 20, 2026

A diverse community thrives around a modern transit hub, with mixed-use buildings, green spaces, and people engaging in sustainable activities.

Transportation & Transit

Transit-Oriented Development Promises Greener Cities, Stronger Communities

In Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, a $19.

Chloe Jenkins·June 3, 2026

A diverse group of people enjoying a vibrant city street with public art, highlighting the community and cultural benefits of local arts funding.

Arts & Culture

What Is The Economic and Social Impact of Local Arts Funding?

In 2015, Local Arts Agencies across the U.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 19, 2026