For too many working families, a lack of adequate, high-quality homes has made affordable housing unavailable. As noted in a recent op-ed with Secretary Marcia Fudge of the U.S. Department…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2025/05/30/5-proven-ways-to-build-social-connections-in-your-community/
Authored by Risa Wilkerson, Executive Director of Healthy Places by Design The need for strong mental health has never been greater, but there are now clear actions municipal leaders can…
The truth is simple: America needs investment in infrastructure. Local governments face challenges around water, transportation and broadband infrastructure, as well as workforce development — and the result impacts our economy…
The National League of Cities’ Early Childhood Success team joined Boston Medical Center’s Vital Village Community Engagement Network in Denver, Colorado for three days to kick off their Networks of…
Cities, towns, and villages are places of innovation and solution finding. If you want to improve early childhood wellbeing—local leaders are key partners. The Networks of Opportunity for Child Wellbeing…
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…
https://www.nlc.org/post/2018/08/27/new-guide-how-to-plan-for-small-cell-wireless-infrastructure/
WASHINGTON — August 27, 2018 — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a new small cell wireless municipal action guide and model ordinance for city leaders. Small cell…
Boston — A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Clarence E. Anthony, NLC CEO and Executive Director, in conversation with Boston journalist Crystal Haynes from the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual Connect 351…