What does it mean to own something? In The Second Treatise of Civil Government, the philosopher John Locke understands ownership in terms of extensions of the self. What we own, first and foremost, is ...

Creating a community development corporation is a powerful way to drive positive change in your neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, local business development or ...

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is spearheading a study to facilitate the prompt execution of a comprehensive community development strategy, which includes a strong jobs ...

Community and local development (CLD) programs empower communities to lead local development processes through control over planning decisions, fund management, and project implementation. Experience ...

Affordable housing has been a critical component of the community development strategy, but developers now need a new sustainable business model to continue to survive and thrive.

The Mississippi Main Street Association announces a five-year community development grant strategy to deliver planning and marketing services to Designated Main Street Communities from 2025-2030. The ...

Mayo County Council has unveiled two new strategic frameworks as part of the official launch of Mayo Day 2026. Mayo County Council’s Mayo: Economic Development Strategy 2025–2030 and the Mayo Maritime ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, April 4, 2025 – The City of Goleta looks forward to helping those in need in our community using funds from the ...