Topic - Community Services Archive

Manhattan Beach Teens Help Seniors With Tech Issues

A connected community is a stronger community.

The Paperless Office: Improving Service and Morale

Automating office workflows frees additional staff time for more strategic services.

by John Montenero

Making Cities Smarter

A few key principles apply to any smart city efforts, regardless of size or scope.

by JoAnne Mounce

Changing How We Think About Economic Development

Economic development is both a strategy and a process involving a web of interdependent factors.

by Carolyn Coleman

Rancho Cucamonga’s Kitten Nursery Steps Up

Animal shelters nationwide are inundated during “kitten season.”

How Volunteerism Enriches Communities

The small-town feeling of community that many of us experienced as youngsters has become more elusive. Volunteering gives us a sense of connectedness and offers multiple benefits.

by JoAnne Mounce

The HEAL Cities Campaign Helps Build Complete Parks Systems

Complete parks systems foster accessible, well-utilized and well-funded parks that contribute to community and economic health.

by Charlotte Dickson and Kanat Tibet

Cities and Schools Partner for Positive, Transformational Outcomes

Culver City offers a model for successful community-schools partnerships.

by Randi Kay Stephens

Cities Fight Hunger and Improve Youth Health With CHAMPs

The Cities Combating Hunger Through After-School and Summer Meal Programs (CHAMPs) initiative supports city-led efforts that increase access to summer and after-school meal programs.

by Patrice Chamberlain

Mather Veterans Village: A Place to Call Home

A new community for formerly homeless veterans with disabilities comprises 50 apartments, with plans underway to expand the project, add more housing and provide permanent supportive services on-site.