After President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, hundreds of city leaders spoke out to denounce the decision. From New York to…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/12/21/how-your-community-can-address-the-housing-crisis/
Safe and affordable housing is key to thriving communities. According to the National League of Cities (NLC)’s annual State of the Cities report for 2021, housing is one of the…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/08/29/for-cities-a-new-guide-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis/
In 2018, for the fifth year in a row, housing featured as one of the top 10 issues addressed by mayors in their state of the city speeches — with…
“When you look at maps of neighboring communities and ZIP codes and see significant disparities in life expectancy within a couple of miles – sometimes blocks – you’re compelled to…
This first comprehensive report of its kind offers a data-driven perspective on how COVID-19 exacerbated structural inequities and what conditions made some communities more resilient than others. Washington, D.C. –…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/10/19/five-ways-to-prepare-for-a-data-driven-future/
“Data and technology” was identified as one of the top 10 issues mayors were prioritizing in their 2018 state of the city speeches. It’s easy to see why: data can…
Across America, public parks and recreational spaces have long offered free-to-low-cost opportunities for visitors and residents to engage in local communities. During the pandemic, the value of these spaces as…
Despite low unemployment (PDF), we know municipalities are still facing persistent workforce challenges. On average, local governments need 96 days to find qualified candidates to fill open positions, compared to…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/three-things-to-know-video-series-august-2025/
August 2025: State of the Cities, Housing Supply Accelerator Summit and Summer Gatherings This month, NLC covers State of the Cities 2025, the Housing Supply Accelerator Summit, and Summer Gatherings.…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/three-things-to-know-video-series-august-2024/
State of the Cities, Leadership Applications, and City Summit Speaker Lindsey Vonn NLC recently released its annual State of the Cities report and announced a guest speaker at the upcoming…