WASHINGTON — October 2, 2017 — Today the National League of Cities (NLC) Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) initiative announced that 15 cities will participate in its inaugural National Municipal…
From rebuilding America’s infrastructure to providing affordable housing to residents, city leaders share strategies that address challenges unique to nation’s largest cities CHICAGO — April 28, 2018 — In partnership…
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert Blaine of Jackson, Mississippi will join the National League of Cities (NLC), the nation’s largest membership and advocacy organization for local elected officials. Dr. Blaine will…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its Decades in the Making Toolkit which summarizes a two-year study by NLC of four cities — Boston, MA;…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2026/01/06/understanding-technical-assistance-at-nlc/
At the National League of Cities, we often talk about bold ideas — innovative policies, promising pilot programs and ambitious goals for stronger, more equitable communities. But ideas alone don’t…
[wpvideo K2fGNBRP] “We created this convening because we wanted to inspire each other,” said NLC Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony. “Looking around the room, I’m confident that we did.”…
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Last year, Big Ideas for Small Business, NLC’s national peer network on small business development, convened several times to discuss innovative new approaches for supporting local businesses. Many of these…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/05/11/how-out-of-home-media-can-improve-public-safety/
This is a guest post by Jason D. King, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas. On April 20, 2018 I attended the ceremony for…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/07/16/the-3-ws-of-a-citywide-afterschool-system-why-who-and-where/
As a municipal leader, you may be familiar with the programs available at local recreation centers, a YMCA, or Boys & Girls club, but you may not know if the…
As the pandemic continues to impact every industry, city staff are no exception to the large number of workers experiencing reduced hours and unemployment. Cities looking to reduce expenditures are…