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…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2015/
The National League of Cities (NLC) publishes its State of the Cities report to provide a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual State of the City addresses…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2017/
The State of the City speech is a reflection of the mayor’s priorities as well as the city’s accomplishments, challenges and roadmap for the future. Watch State of the Cities:…
https://www.nlc.org/events/state-of-the-cities-2023/
For the second year, Infrastructure tops the list of priorities for mayors, according to the 2023 State of the Cities report. Each year, NLC releases State of the Cities, highlighting…
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…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2020/
The state of our cities continues to be strong even in these troubled times. Right now, mayors are battling the twin challenges of a public health crisis precipitated by the…
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…
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…
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…
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…