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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The University at Buffalo's UB 2020 Strategic Research Initiative in Civic Engagement and Public Policy (CEPP) will present two free public events this summer that focus on the kinds ...

Arts and culture groups can help revitalize cities and towns by collaborating with residents, social groups, and local institutions, and by taking advantage of the distinctive aspects of a ...

Talent retention is a top concern for companies right now, in an era when people are quitting their jobs in droves. But it might also be an important development strategy for low-income neighborhoods, ...

The city's new comprehensive plan, adopted by City Council Oct. 20, details a decade of proposed city planning improvements, including potential land use reclassifications.

These essays discuss the opportunities and challenges of harnessing market-driven private-sector investment to promote urban inclusion and equity. Questions explored here include: How do financial ...

TRAVERSE CITY — There are lots of organizations doing good work in the Traverse City region, though it may be a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. The Community ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Justin Bibb wants to use federal block grants to push Cleveland’s community development corporations toward more substantial home repair work, but several City Council members ...