The Community Development Department...
- Works closely with the Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Department, the Health, Housing & Building Department, and other city entities to help create a city where people want to be; a city that attracts people and resources
- Represents the collective impact that comes with the practice of involving citizens, action groups, organizations, and professionals in a process of ongoing community improvement
- Hopes to encourage collective action towards achieving common goals after identifying common issues and concerns
- Mobilizes assets and resources towards growing Belleville
- Strengthens neighborhoods through community initiatives
- Oversees the City of Belleville General and Community Assistance Program.