Connecting Children and Families to Nature During the Pandemic
Municipal leaders have an opportunity – even at a time of physical or social distancing – to promote connecting children and families to the outdoors and nature. Such connections can…
The Eviction Cliff is Here
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/07/17/the-eviction-cliff-is-here/
By the end of this summer, as many as one of every five renters in the U.S. may be evicted from their homes. According to research from the Colorado-based COVID-19…
After Two Decades, A New Chapter Begins for NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education & Families
On a cold and snowy day in Boston nearly 20 years ago, then-Mayor Thomas M. Menino stepped to the podium at the National League of Cities’ Congress of Cities and…
Trending Topics: How Mayors Are Ensuring Free and Fair Elections
Local elected officials are uniquely positioned to help their communities manage the economic and health impact of COVID-19 and to address severe chronic inequities exposed by the pandemic. This blog…
Trending Topics: What Mayors Are Tweeting About Shifts in Public Safety Policy
Local elected officials are uniquely positioned to help their communities manage the economic and health impact of COVID-19 and to address severe chronic inequities exposed by the pandemic. This blog…
A New Era of Local-Federal Partnership
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/01/20/a-new-era-of-local-federal-partnership/
Today, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris become the next President and Vice-President of the United States of America. As a nation, we must both reflect on how we got here…
Have Excess Parking? Consider Truck Parking Partnerships
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/04/07/have-excess-parking-consider-truck-parking-partnerships/
Despite America having a wealth of parking spots, U.S. truckers are struggling to find the parking they need inside or immediately outside major urban areas, even during the pandemic. Like…
Now is the Time to Reimagine Your City’s Reentry Program
https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/04/26/now-is-the-time-to-reimagine-your-citys-reentry-program/
As we approach the end of Second Chance Awareness Month, the first endorsed by the White House, investing in wrap-around supports for our returning citizens must be a priority as…
How Online Solar Permitting Can Help Cities Meet Climate Goals and Resident Expectations
As cities, counties and villages continue to find their footing amidst COVID-19, two other crises loom beyond the pandemic: gaping budget holes and access to clean energy. President Biden has…
Key Early Lessons: How Cities Can Support Students’ Social and Emotional Learning
After over a year of stay-at-home orders and lockdowns, our connections to people have significantly changed. Video calls and smartphones may have helped some of us stay connected, but studies…