In March of 2020 school districts across the U.S. abruptly closed their doors and transitioned to remote learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Immediately, teachers, parents, administrators, and community…
Local leaders are helping transform the City of Easthampton into a hotbed of entrepreneurship by leveraging the town’s unique geography, resources and history.
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/09/22/creativity-sparks-economic-renewal/
As city leaders turn the page from COVID-19 relief to post-pandemic recovery, we’re keeping a wary eye on the economy. Over 8.7 million Americans remain unemployed. Vacancy rates for commercial properties could reach…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/11/23/creating-a-shared-vision-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/
A shared vision for innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/02/24/the-workforce-cities-need-to-build-our-future/
The success of our nation’s investments in infrastructure hinges on having a workforce ready to build and maintain that infrastructure. Yet, hiring for infrastructure jobs is a significant challenge –…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/04/06/to-address-americas-housing-crisis-think-local/
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked renewed urgency to address America’s housing crisis — with efforts targeting everything from affordability to access to safety. At the federal level, the year-long eviction moratorium…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/04/18/how-cities-are-engaging-in-the-metaverse/
Virtual communication technology is constantly evolving to be more seamless and lifelike. Platforms like Zoom, Facetime and Google chat became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these technologies fall short…
As Second Chance Month comes to a close, the work to support those returning from incarceration to our cities continues. For initiatives like PowerCorpsPHL, the unique needs of young adults…
Since 2016, NLC has found that declines in funding, increased mandates and misaligned priorities at the federal and state levels have placed responsibility on local governments to maintain roads, upgrade…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2022/12/12/the-question-every-city-should-be-asking/
“Kansas City deemed ‘America’s next hot destination’ in new report.” That recent headline is the same kind of headline I used to love seeing years ago when I consulted with…