Community Development

Introduction
Sectors	Introduction
Contact	Wilfred Pinfold
Topics	Benefit, Value and Return on Investment (ROI) Considerations Business Models Community Development Glossary Infrastructure Looking Beyond Today’s Smart City Deployment Municipal Services Organisation of Cities The Urbanization Challenge That Cities Face What is a Smart City

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Community development is a broad term that refers to the process of improving the quality of life for the people living in a particular community.

It can involve a wide range of activities, such as:

• Physical development: This can include projects like building new roads, parks, or other infrastructure to improve the community.
• Economic development: This can involve initiatives to create jobs, stimulate local business growth, or improve access to resources like education and healthcare.
• Social development: This can include efforts to promote social cohesion, reduce crime and violence, and improve access to services like mental health care and support for disadvantaged groups.

Community development can be undertaken by governments, non-profit organizations, or community groups, and it can take many forms, such as grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, or direct service delivery. The ultimate goal of community development is to create more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable communities for all residents.