Program Areas
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NLC's work is as diverse as the responsibilities of a city. Below are some of our major program areas.
Housing is Health
Housing and health go hand-in-hand. An affordable, safe and permanent home is essential to good health. A new
Join Us! Are you a city leader interested in using data better -- to tailor and target interventions to improve the
Cities of Opportunity
Join Us! The Learning Lab is a peer-to-peer virtual forum for city leaders to work together to advance equity by
Coronavirus COVID19
COVID-19: Local Action Tracker A Bloomberg Philanthropies Project, Powered by NLC The National League of Cities and
Coronavirus COVID19
Local elected officials are distinctly positioned to protect the health and safety of residents and to provide
The National League of Cities (NLC) supports the Census Bureau’s mission to “serve as the nation’s leading provider
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many communities across the country--economically, emotionally, and electorally
Healthy Housing
Join a peer network of city leaders working to address lead and asthma in housing to improve health and well-being
Every community has different needs. It is crucial that local leaders are given the autonomy to determine what will
2020 Future of Work Program
Thank you for your interest in NLC’s Future of Work and Workers project. In responding to the impact of COVID-19
The National League of Cities (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute) invites city
Cities Addressing Postsecondary and Workforce Success
NLC is launching a new Community of Practice (CoP) for 12 selected city teams to help cities work in partnership
Youth Civic Engagement
One of the basics of ensuring your city is meeting the needs of its young people is to actively and authentically
Few issues have captured the attention of city leaders like “opportunity zones.” But for many cities, towns and
With support from JPMorgan Chase and Co., the National League of Cities (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education, and
Are you concerned about the well-being of children and families in your community? Do you sometimes wish you could
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Since 2012 NLC has partnered with the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) on the CHAMPS initiative to help
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
Madison, Wisconsin
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
atlantic city
Thank you for joining the National League of Cities! Welcome to the nation's largest network of cities, towns and
Business center of a city
Committing to Innovation and Entrepreneurship In partnership with and support from Schmidt Futures and Ewing Marion
Rebuild With Us
It’s Time for Congress to Work with Cities to Rebuild and Reimagine America’s Infrastructure America's
The National League of Cities, a strategic partner for local governments. NLC is a resource and advocate for city
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The National League of Cities (NLC), through our Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Tactical Team, works on the
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NLC's Federal Advocacy team serves as the voice for America's cities in Washington, D.C. Through lobbying efforts
The mission of the Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use is to encourage and support excellence in land use
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NLC’s Urban Innovation research and solutions portfolio encapsulates the many new technologies and platforms that
Since 2012, NLC has supported city leaders in their efforts to meet the housing needs of veterans and their
The National League of Cities' Center for City Solutions provides research, education and analysis on key topics
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The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families is the go-to place for city leaders seeking to improve outcomes
NLC-RISC is the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, a membership association of state
Build Together
NLC University (NLCU) delivers real-world solutions – and innovative new approaches – to the challenge’s city
People working together
NLC’s Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL) initiative serves to strengthen local leaders’ knowledge and capacity to
The Sustainable Cities Institute (SCI) is your hub for climate leadership in local government. The Sustainable