People
Trump Administration Proposes 2021 HUD Budget
Source: HUD
Proposed Fixes To The New Paid Parental Leave Law
By: Erich Wagner / GovExec
Social Media Reps, Mayors Gather to Discuss Effective Usage
Source: Governing.com
HUD Awards $2.7 Billion to Improve, Preserve Public Housing
Housing authorities will use funding to modernize housing for families, seniors Source: HUD
Introducing: Creative Community Partners Civic Arts & ArtPlace America!
Source: Engaging Local Government Leaders
Planet
Smart Cities Council Launches Sustainability-Focused 2020 Challenge
By: Ryan Johnston / StateScoop
Wind Energy Gives American Farmers a New Crop to Sell in Tough Times
By: Elizabeth Weise / USA Today
Detroit Transit System Sees Savings and Environmental Benefits with Propane Autogas Shuttles
Source: American City & County
Charlottesville, Va., Awards $103K Contract to GBB
Source: Waste360
Michigan Environmental Justice Council to Take on Energy Access and Pollution
Source: Energy News Network
Investing in Local Infrastructure to Transform Communities
Source: American City & County
Prosperity
When Bigger Is Better
Validating public policy outcomes is critical, but so is building on the evidence. A new study looks at what’s needed to expand successful programs.
Source: Route Fifty
How to Get Motivated to Take on Boring Projects
By: Renzo Costarella / B2C
10 Distractions That Kill Workplace Productivity
Source: Business News Daily
National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED)
National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) provides information, training and representation to counties receiving direct assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
NACCED serves as voice in Washington on budgetary, programmatic, and regulatory issues pertaining to community development, economic development, and affordable housing.
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