Corporate Partner Resources
NLC Corporate Partners have a wide range of resources to help communities. Below are links to tools, articles, websites, videos and other resources, categorized by topical area. These resources will be updated regularly, so check back to see the most current information.
Economic Development
Retail 1-2-3: A Workbook for Local Officials and Community Leaders
A toolkit for local elected and appointed officials, citizen leaders, and the development community to help attract and retain valuable businesses while honoring the unique goals and visions of local governments; provided by the International Council of Shopping Centers Tax Increment Finance Best Practices Reference Guide
This reference guide addresses what TIF is and how best to apply the TIF tool. It also highlights TIF projects from across the country and discusses how they can be applied to address many common economic development issues; provided by the International Council of Shopping Centers
Energy Efficiency
Accelerating Sustainability: Combining On-site Renewables and Energy Efficiency to Fuel Economic, Environmental and Social Progress
A white paper describing how an organization can reach its sustainability objectives more quickly by teaming energy efficiency measures with installation of an on-site renewable energy facility.
The Power of Sunlight: Solar Shines as a Clean Source of On-site Renewable Energy
A white paper that illustrates how two organizations navigated the process of installing solar power systems to help power their operations. Project Profile: Park District reduces energy use where Chicagoans play
A project profile of the Park District in Chicago, IL and its effort to effort to reduce energy use, carbon footprint and improve its building infrastructure,; provided by Johnson Controls
A Guide for Local Government Executives on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
A report that sets forth six strategies that local government decision makers and administrators can use to develop new sustainability programs or refine existing programs; provided by IBM
The Economics of Energy Upgrades
A white paper that addresses crucial economic issues facility executives should consider when planning energy upgrades; provided by Siemens
Smart Meters, Smart Grid, Sustainable City
A white paper on the power of Smart Grid technology for municipal utilities and engaging residents in community improvement with sustainable solutions; provided by Johnson Controls
City of Big Spring, Texas
A case study on how the city of Big Spring, Texas worked with Siemens to find energy savings and ways to promote its efforts toward safe and effective environmental solutions; provided by Siemens Sustainability Plus: How Renewable Energy Helps Conserve, Move, and Heat Water While Curtailing Emissions and Saving Money
A white paper detailing the benefits of renewable energy; provided by Johnson Controls
Green Building
Local Leaders in Sustainability- Green Building Policy in a Changing Economic Environment
A report focusing on green building at the local level and case studies featuring best practices that communities can use to build or streghten their green building programs; provided by the American Institute of Architects Local Leaders in Sustainability- A Study of Green Building Programs in Our Nation's Communities
A report examining the state of green building laws in American cities as of 2007, along with case studies featuring best practices of green building programs throughout the country; provided by the American Institute of Architects
Local Leaders in Sustainability- Green Incentives
A white paper that analyzes data from local and state-level research on green incentive programs; provided by the American Institute of Architects A Local Goverment Guide to LEED for Neighborhood Development
A guide to explore the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, focusing specifically on the ways it can be best used by local governments to achieve sustainability goals; provided by the U.S. Green Building Council 12 Steps to a Greener Community
A guide to what communities can do to be greener and more sustainable; provided by the U.S. Green Building Council
Roadmap to Sustainable Government Buildings
A guide for government staff and officials in the development of a green building program based on the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system; provided by the U.S. Green Building Council
Green Buildings for Cool Cities policy guide
A guide from the Sierra Club's Cool Cities Program and the U.S. Green Building Council that advocates for cost-effective, local green building policies and that shows a step-by-step approach to best practices that address the diverse context and needs of communities big and small, from coast to coast.
Greening the Codes white paper
A white paper that explores the relationship between green building codes or green building rating systems; provided by the U.S. Green Building Council
Healthcare
City of Bedford, Texas
A case study on how the City of Bedford and CIGNA created a health plan strategy designed to improve health awareness in order to reduce the production and destruction of disease in the population, improve health, and lower costs; provided by CIGNA Healthcare Making Information Simple, Helpful, and Easy to Use
Tips on how to maximize the impact of your benefits-related messages; provided by CIGNA Healthcare
Individual Retirement Planning
Government Benefits Comparison Tool (GBCT)
A tool to research the benefits offered to retirees by city and county governments across the country; provided by ICMA-RC State and Local Pensions: An Overview of Funding Issues and Challenges
Using facts and charts, this primer shows what happened to pension funding levels after the 2008 economic downturn and what to expect in the future; provided by ICMA-RC At a Crossroads: The Financing and Future of Health Benefits for State and Local Government Retirees
A report that is the first systematic (entire workforce) assessment of the level of OPEB (other post-employment benefits) liabilities of US states and a sample of localities; provided by ICMA-RC
Information Technology
White Paper: Enterprise GIS for Local Government
A white paper that introduced a set of best practices that allow users to benefit from an integrated GIS; provided by Esri
GIS for Local Government
Case studies that showcase GIS as used by municipal governments, including Portland, Oregon and San Diego, California; provided by Esri Human Ability and Accessibility Center
A library of case studies on human ability and accessibility, covering issues such as adaptive technology needs, cost-effective e-learning materials, and more accessible web sites.; provided by IBM A Video Overview of Using Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to Enhance Citizen Participation
A video providing an overview of the evolution of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in government, with a focus on the use of GIS by local government; provided by IBM
Water Solutions
Bottled Water and Tap Water: Just the Facts
A report that compares the regulatory requirements for quality and monitoring of drinking water in the United States; provided by the International Bottled Water Association Sustainable Water Systems: Step One- Redefining the Nation's Infrastructure Challenge
A report of the Aspen Institute's Dialogue on Sustainable Water Infrastructure in the U.S., which lead to an expanded definition of water infrastructure and what investments are needed to provide a more holistic approach to sustainable water infrastructure; provided by the National Association of Water Companies Investing in Wastewater Treatment Upgrades: Boosting the Triple Bottom Line
A white paper on how projects that improve wastewater treatment infrastructure can increase operating efficiency, help the local environment, provide economic benefits, improve the reliability of compliance, and enhance the community’s quality of life; provided by Johnson Controls
Savings Multipled: Conserving Water and Energy to Maximize Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
A white paper on smart water management and how it can lead to energy savings; provided by Johnson Controls
ABOUT THE NLC CORPORATE PARTNERS
The National League of Cities Corporate Partners are a group of civic-minded companies and organizations that support the exchange of ideas between corporate leaders and the leaders of America's cities in order to strengthen local government, encourage economic competitiveness and promote corporate civic engagement.