https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/03/10/5-ways-cities-led-in-pandemic-recovery/
Two years ago, cities around the country were confronted with an unprecedented challenge: the global COVID-19 pandemic. To respond, cities hit the ground running, implementing a host of innovative policies…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/06/16/graduating-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Celebrities came together several weeks ago to honor the graduating high school class of 2020 virtually amid COVID-19. With graduation ceremonies around the country canceled or postponed, cities have found…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/future-of-cities-innovative-strategies-to-empower-small-businesses/
Small businesses are the bedrock of the local economies in cities of all sizes. NLC’s 2024 State of the Cities Report found that mayors frequently identified attracting and supporting businesses…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/08/24/five-ways-cities-can-lead-on-juvenile-justice-reform/
A new National League of Cities (NLC) report details how leadership in six cities furthered local juvenile justice reforms. The Annie E. Casey Foundation sponsored the report documenting the role…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/04/10/what-are-cities-doing-to-keep-healthcare-costs-down/
In advance of our annual State of the Cities report, which will be released later this year, this blog series captures speeches given by mayors in 2017. This blog is…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/07/13/mayors-agree-states-and-cities-must-work-together/
In his early February state of the city address, Mayor Steve Schewel of Durham, North Carolina, was blunt with his constituents: “Here is a hard truth we must face: Despite…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/08/03/why-downtown-development-is-crucial-for-american-cities/
Every year, mayors from cities of all sizes share their visions for the upcoming year in their state of the city speeches. NLC has analyzed trends in these speeches for…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/11/26/how-cities-can-step-up-on-alzheimers-a-5-step-agenda/
This is a guest post by Maria Shriver, Founder, the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement. At a time when Washington is gridlocked, cities are the places to get things done. Mayors and…
Communities across the country are recognizing the importance of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure — and the federal government is emphasizing this need, too. In September 2023, the White House released…
As we close out 2023, NLC is looking back at the priority issues for local leaders. Communities of all sizes were focused on different elements of these issues, which is…