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.”

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

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

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.