By Mary Carr Lee and Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project At this year’s Summer Meeting in Madison, mayors from across the country demonstrated what modern local leadership looks like: bold, collaborative, and deeply rooted in …
Month: August 2026
Designing Streets for People
By Quincy Midthun, Mayors Innovation Project In 2024, nearly 40,000 people died on US roadways, including more than 7,000 people simply walking —a stark reminder that how a city’s streets are designed have life-or-death consequences. …
Building Decarbonization Pathways for Diverse Regulatory Environments
By Quincy Midthun, Mayors Innovation Project Buildings are the largest source of carbon emissions and one of the greatest opportunities cities have to reduce their carbon footprints. The benefits of energy efficiency improvements and decarbonization …
Building Civic Muscle by Delivering Results
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project Between the demands of daily life and the friction of navigating bureaucracy, engaging with local government can feel less like empowerment and more like a burden. This friction …
Member City Spotlight: Farmington Hills, MI
Beyond their legislative and administrative duties, mayors possess the ability to bring together a community’s most influential stakeholders—from corporate executives to non profits to religious leaders. This ability is especially important in times of crisis. …