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City Fiscal Conditions 2023
Executive Summary Three years after the pandemic outbreak, cities have recovered and have maintained a largely positive outlook about their…
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State of the Cities 2023
The 2023 State of the Cities examines the most urgent challenges facing mayors and their municipalities. Their primary objectives and…
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Future of Cities: Adapting to Changes in the Retail Landscape
The retail sector has weathered many changes over the last several decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented shock.…
ARPA Resources
Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Cities in Action
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How IRA Elective Pay is Helping Cities Meet Climate Action Plans
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- Kelly Aves
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5 Emerging Energy Resources for Communities of All Sizes
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- Kelly Aves
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Emerging Energy Resource Series
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Tapping the Potential of (and Funding for) Nature-Based Solutions
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How Cities Can Prepare Now to Meet New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations
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- Carolyn Berndt
- Kyle Funk
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GGRF Provides $27 Billion for Clean Energy Projects. Here’s How Cities Can Access It
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- Ayesha Mehrotra
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How Nature-Based Solutions and Green Infrastructure are Helping Cities Meet Their Climate Action Goals
By:
- Brigid Deegan
- Melanie Robinson
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Recent Litigation Activity That Local Governments Should Know About
By:
- McKaia Dykema
- Carolyn Berndt
- Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman
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The Importance of Investing in and Celebrating the Public Works Workforce
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- McKinzie McGuire
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Finding Funding for Broadband: A State Comparison
By:
- Julia Glickman
- Kyle Funk
- Angelina Panettieri