By Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project It’s a well worn adage that culture eats policy for lunch. No matter how long you’ve served in office, how you, your council, and staff work together will drive …
Month: May 2025
Government urgency: key for supporting small businesses
By Michael Roth, Next Street I was asked to give a presentation to the leadership of one of our Fortune 500 clients recently on a simple topic: What is the current state of small business …
How Parks Strengthen Cities: A Guide to Healthy, Resilient, and Connected Communities
By Bianca Clarke, Trust for Public Land Parks are Smart City Strategy Parks play an essential role in addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our communities today. When thoughtfully designed, built and activated, …
Resilient infrastructure, responsible development can reduce insurance risk
By Quincy Midthun and Eric Murphy This blog post is a collaboration between the State Smart Transportation Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project, both programs of the High Road Strategy Center at the University of …
Walking the talk: Williamsport’s Mayor Slaughter chosen for pedestrian safety panel
Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter will join 11 other mayors from cities around the nation, including Everett and Alameda, on the 2025 cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS).