State of the Cities

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities/

A first-of-its-kind report that benchmarks the top issues facing mayors. Mayors have long demonstrated their capacity to lead on critical issues that extend beyond city limits. Much like the president’s State…

State of the Cities 2019

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2019/

As Washington talks, mayors take action. With a lack of federal leadership on critical issues like climate change and infrastructure, mayors are increasingly focusing on local solutions that address national…

State of the Cities 2018

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2018/

Each year, mayors across the nation detail their vision for their city’s future in a seminal address—their state of the city speech. These speeches have taken on new significance as…

State of the Cities 2016

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2016/

As the economy rebounds and fiscal health stabilizes, mayors across the country are using their State of the City speeches to tout the progress their communities have made through hard…

State of the Cities 2014

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2014/

For the first time in human history, the majority of the world’s population (54%) lives in urban areas, including 80 percent of Americans. This number is expected to grow to 66…

State of the Cities 2022

https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2022/

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related economic fallout, the state of America’s cities, towns and villages is strong. Local leaders fought to deliver historic federal funding opportunities to support…

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