community development

noun
UK /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/
US /kəˈmjuː.nə.t̬i dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/

Community development is when people work together to make their neighborhood a better place to live.

The new park was built through community development, with neighbors helping to plan and plant it.

SYNONYMS

neighborhood improvementlocal developmentcivic developmentcommunity buildingsocial development

RELATED WORDS

volunteeringurban planningpublic servicesneighborhoodlocal government

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of helping a group of people gain skills and confidence to solve shared problems.

The charity runs community development programs that train residents to lead local projects.

3. Economic growth and improvement of facilities in a particular area.

Community development funds paid for the new health center and library.

4. A field of study and work focused on strengthening communities.

She earned a degree in community development and now works for the city council.