https://www.nlc.org/resource/repository-of-city-racial-equity-policies-and-decisions/
Tackling issues related to racial inequity in your city can seem like a daunting task, but here are six steps to get you started on the road to improving outcomes for…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/09/08/maximize-eecbg-funding-in-your-community/
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allocates $550 million for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to support communities with financial assistance to complete renewable energy, sustainable transportation and…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/forms-of-municipal-government/
Defines the four forms of government as determined by a municipality’s charter. Reports the incidence and trends of these forms in local governments across the nation. Lists the form of…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/cities-101-forms-of-local-government/
Background A municipal charter is the legal document that defines the organization, powers, functions, and essential procedures of the city government. The charter also details the form of municipal government,…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/cities-101-consolidations/
Background A formal joining of a city (or cities) with a surrounding county government is called a city-county consolidation. The resulting unified body assumes the responsibilities of both the city…
The Intersector Project’s Neil Britto offers a number of resources to help local officials cope with declining budgets, a changing public-private partnership arena, and the inadequacy of a single-sector approach…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/03/13/how-your-city-can-boost-economic-mobility-and-opportunity/
Highlighting practical and accessible steps city leaders can take to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and move up the economic ladder, NLC President Matt Zone challenges every…
Cuts in the administration’s budget proposal threaten funds that cities rely on to invest in water management, clean energy and revitalization efforts across the country. Here’s how these cuts could…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/04/25/equity-and-economic-development-must-go-hand-in-hand/
Traditional approaches don’t always work. Cities need to be intentional about targeting their economic development programs at the people and communities that are increasingly distant from the growth sectors of…
Our annual analysis of mayoral State of the City addresses shows that cities are increasingly focusing on workforce and small business development through an equity lens. Here’s how several mayors…