Definition of "community development" [community development]

• The practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities. (noun)

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• "Homebuilders aren't biting now, said Collin Campbell, community development manager for Lago"
• "Yet I have never seen anyone committed to community-building undermine community development simply by the expression of heretical ideas."