A coastal city located 60 miles south of Boston, New Bedford, Massachusetts, was world-famous in the 19th century for the fleets of whaling ships sailing out of its port. It…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/04/22/do-green-bonds-make-sense-for-your-city/
Sales of municipal bonds for “green” purposes set a new record in 2021, with more than $20 billion raised for projects like solar panel installations, energy efficiency upgrades, and improved…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2023/08/23/4-things-city-leaders-need-to-know-about-opportunity-youth/
As city leaders work to create vibrant, inclusive, and thriving cities, it’s important for them to understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by different populations. One specific demographic garnering…
This is a guest post by Jack Calhoun. Throughout American history, the faith community has played a seminal role in setting our nation’s value base, informing fundamental constitutional beliefs, providing…
https://www.nlc.org/initiative/city-led-childrens-savings-account-csa/
For a city to remain economically stable in the increasingly sophisticated job market, its workers must have post-secondary credentialing that allows them to secure jobs that pay family-sustaining wages. Additionally,…
The COVID-19 pandemic took a considerable toll on individuals, families, and communities but it was especially pronounced for our nation’s children and the individuals caring for them. During the pandemic,…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/city-fiscal-conditions-2016/
NLC’s latest report provides a fiscal snapshot of cities based on a survey of revenues and expenditures as well as policy actions and priorities. The official report release streamed live…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/12/14/how-cities-can-use-retirement-benefits-to-recruit-talent/
This is a co-authored post by Anita Yadavalli, program director for city fiscal policy in NLC’s Center for City Solutions, and Jean-Pierre Aubry, associate director of state and local research at…
A study of 11 Texan cities found a direct relationship between historic redlining, urban heat and health. They’re not alone. Nationwide, decades of disinvestment in historically redlined communities has placed…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/10/06/using-data-to-understand-your-local-eviction-crisis/
The eviction crisis was not borne out of this pandemic. The lack of affordable housing can be faulted to a whole host of issues, including a steady decline in federal…