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City bridge
NLC's work is as diverse as the responsibilities of a city. Below are some of our major program areas.
Opportunity Zones
Few issues have captured the attention of city leaders like “opportunity zones.” But for many cities, towns and
Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFFE)
With support from JPMorgan Chase and Co., the National League of Cities (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education, and
Strong Southern Communities Initiative
family
Are you concerned about the well-being of children and families in your community? Do you sometimes wish you could
CHAMPS: Cities Combating Hunger
photo - Cities Combating Hunger
Since 2012 NLC has partnered with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) on the CHAMPS initiative to help
New Member Welcome Center: South Region
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
New Member Welcome Center: Midwest
Madison, Wisconsin
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
New Member Welcome Center: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
atlantic city
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
New Member Welcome Center: West Region
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
City Innovation Ecosystems
Business center of a city
The National League of Cities, with support from Schmidt Futures , is announcing 50 cities, along with a number of
Rebuild With Us
Rebuild With Us
It’s Time for Congress to Work with Cities to Rebuild and Reimagine America’s Infrastructure America's
Membership
The National League of Cities, a strategic partner for local governments. NLC is a resource and advocate for city
REAL Tactical Team
Ft. Worth Convening
The National League of Cities (NLC), through our Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Tactical Team, works on the
NLC + ecoAmerica: Elevating Local Climate Action
*/ /*--> */ /*--> */ The National League of Cities (NLC) is proud to announce a new program aimed at elevating
Federal Advocacy
NLC's Federal Advocacy team serves as the voice for America's cities in Washington, D.C. Through lobbying efforts
Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
The mission of the Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use is to encourage and support excellence in land use
Urban Innovation
people crossing a street image
NLC’s Urban Innovation research and solutions portfolio encapsulates the many new technologies and platforms that
Veterans & Special Needs
Since 2012, NLC has supported city leaders in their efforts to meet the housing needs of veterans and their
Center for City Solutions
The Center for City Solutions cultivates knowledge, elevates innovation, and helps prepare cities for the future.
Savings & Solutions
*/ /*--> */ The National League of Cities is committed to helping city leaders build better communities. To do that
Institute for Youth, Education and Families
The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families is the go-to place for city leaders seeking to improve outcomes
Risk Information Sharing Consortium (RISC)
NLC-RISC is the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, a membership association of state
NLC University
NLC University is a collaborative education and professional development initiative developed by the National
Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL) Archive
People working together
NLC’s Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL) initiative serves to strengthen local leaders’ knowledge and capacity to
Sustainable Cities Institute
The Sustainable Cities Institute (SCI) is your hub for climate leadership in local government. The Sustainable