From the Event: State of the Cities 2022 Report Release

Despite immense challenges municipal governments have faced in the last two years, the state of America’s cities in 2022 is strong. In the wake of the pandemic, cities have reopened and are rebuilding with the support of unprecedented federal funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the American Rescue Plan. These opportunities are reflected in mayoral priorities this year, as cities are finally able to plan the ways they can repair outdated infrastructure and spur economic development.