The Future of Civic Engagement
Source: John Kamensky / Excellence in Government

House Panel Advances Spending Bill for HUD and DOT Programs
Source: Bill Lucia / RouteFifty

Seattle Advances Tax on Companies Like Amazon to Help Homeless
Source: NBC News

HUD Announces $10 Million in Sweat Equity Grants
Source: HUD

New Mexico Homeownership to Get $4.6 Million Boost
NeighborhoodLIFT program will offer homebuyer education plus $7,500 down payment assistance grants for all 33 New Mexico counties; special parameters for veterans, military, teachers, and first-responders Source: CSR Wire

HUD Launches “HUD Strong Families” Initiative
Source: HUD

HUD Awards $2.6 Billion to Improve, Preserve Nations Public Housing
Housing authorities will use funding to modernize housing for families, seniors
Source: HUD

Water Utilities Get More Time to Apply for EPA Loans
Source: Bloomberg Environment

Cities Now Use Taxes to Fight Blight. Is It Working?
Source: J. Brian Charles

Mass Transit Goes Green: Electrified Bus Programs Delivering on the Promise of Zero-Emission Transportation Options for Cities
Source: CSR Wire

After Flint, Michigan Pushes Toughest Lead Water Rules in the Country
By Daniel C. Vock

Environment & Energy Report Awarded Product Of The Year From Environmental Leader
Source: Bloomberg Environment

When Rivers Come to ‘Greet’ a City
An Iowa mayor and a D.C. city official reflect on flooding and other “resiliency” issues affecting their towns. By Bill Lucia / Route Fifty

Learning to Share
Source: Jason Axelrod / American City and County

Google’s ‘Perspective’ API Could Mean Better Sleep for Civic Communicators
Source: Engaging Local Government Leaders

14 Ways to Improve Interdepartmental Communication
Source: SmartBrief

National Community Development Association
49th Annual Meeting
Long Beach, CA
June 13-16, 2018
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