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Flagship nlc Reports

  • Report
Oct 17, 2024

City Fiscal Conditions 2024

In its 39th year, City Fiscal Conditions provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipalities across the United…

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  • Report
Jul 24, 2024

State of the Cities 2024

The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…

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Apr 30, 2024

Local Authority and Emerging Technology: A State-by-State Analysis  

Since its inception nine years ago, the annual state-by-state analysis report has served as a research partnership between NLC and…

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Featured resources: January is Housing Month

  • Community & Economic Development
  • Housing

Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook

In May 2024, National League of Cities, in partnership with the American Planning Association, released the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: Solutions, Systems, Partnerships. The playbook is a resource designed to support…
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  • Housing

Ending Homelessness: A Guide for Local Governments
  • Housing

Make the Pledge to House Homeless Veterans

Housing for Returning Citizens in Small Cities: Challenges and Solutions

Eviction Prevention as Strategy to Reduce Homelessness

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  • Municipal Finance

Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance

Related Resources, FAQs and Project Notes

Understanding Housing Development & Finance
  • Civic Engagement

CitiesSpeak Podcast: Creating Pathways for a Brighter Future with Former Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome
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  • Community & Economic Development

From the Event: RFP 101 – Developing an Effective Healthcare Benefits Proposal

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  1. NLC Partnerships
  • Transportation

CitiesSpeak Podcast: Electrifying Municipal Fleets with Enterprise Mobility & South Pasadena Councilmember Michael Cacciotti
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Case Studies

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  • Local Authority & Intergovernmental Relations

Hopkinton, NH: Paid Leave with No Preemption
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  • Local Authority & Intergovernmental Relations

Ferndale, MI: Paid Leave with State Preemption of Local Government Supervision of Private Employers
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  • Housing

Memphis, TN: Missing Middle Housing
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  • Housing

San Antonio, TX: Strategic Housing Implementation Plan
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  • Housing

Buffalo, NY: Green Code: Unified Development Ordinance
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  • Housing

Fayetteville, AR: Pre-Approved Architectural Designs for Residential Development 
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ARPA Resources

Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Filling the Gap Tool: Unlocking Housing Finance

Artificial Intelligence Demystified- AI Toolkit for Municipalities

Healthy Housing Workforce Toolkit

Recycle Right Campaign Toolkit

Making the Case for Healthy and Safe Housing Policies: A Messaging Toolkit

Developing a Racial History Timeline Toolkit

Landlord Engagement Toolkit

Improving Opportunities and Boosting Economic Mobility

Emergency Rental Assistance Toolkit: “How-To” Resources for Equitable & Effective Programs

1-2-3, Elevating Prenatal-to-Three for Elected and Senior City Officials

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  1. Jammie Albert