BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Urban planner and researcher Robert Mark Silverman, Ph.D., of the University at Buffalo, is critical of community development projects and processes that serve vested interests while ...

American Citizen Planner – Indiana trains Indiana citizen planners who are involved in community planning in formal and informal roles. It’s online modules and live presentations cover 31 topics from ...

Child-friendly cities prioritize safe environments, healthcare, education, green spaces, and children's participation in decision-making processes. However, children are consulted only for ideas and ...

A new economic plan introduced by three Santa Monica City Council members calls for the city to build workforce housing, create a career development plan for youth and help local businesses succeed.

JACKSON, MI – The City of Jackson has launched a planning process to develop its next master plan, inviting residents and business owners to help shape the community’s long-term vision. The ...

Herkimer County has named a new community development director, along with a new strategic development plan to foster growth and tourism in the area. On Tuesday, Herkimer County Chairman Jim Bono ...

ONE of the failed promises of the Local Government Code of 1991 is the institutionalization of community processes for local ...

PNPM Mandiri is the government's flagship community-driven development program. PNPM focuses on reducing poverty in all Indonesian provinces through a community planning process that generates ...