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Good Ideas for Cities

Water Affordability in Atlanta & DC

Posted on January 20, 2021

In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for questions and informal discussion among peers. …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Water

Embracing Digital To Maximize Efficiency: Seven Recommendations for Success

Posted on January 19, 2021

Today’s guest blog post is from George Hawkins, former General Manager of DC Water and President of Moonshot Missions. Following this handful of simple strategies will enable mayors and their personnel to embrace digital technologies that benefit their constituents and save their money too.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Water

Applying Behavioral Insights to COVID-19

Posted on January 12, 2021

The use of behavioral science, or behavioral insights, is a proven best practice for cities to positively influence behavior. Cities have been applying this lens to their COVID-19 communications and messaging efforts to encourage public …

Posted in COVID-19, Good Ideas for Cities

Water Affordability Amidst a Stark Racial Wealth Divide

Posted on January 5, 2021

South Bend, IN utility leaders shared how they’re addressing equity through water customer assistance, with learning lessons for other cities of all sizes. Below are the main takeaways that can help your city make and keep water affordable.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Water

Reducing Neurotoxic Exposure in Children in San Francisco, CA

Posted on December 1, 2020

The Mayors Innovation Project, partnered with Healthy Babies Bright Futures, provided grants to cities across the country to work towards better health outcomes for children. We are excited to share the story of one of our grant recipients, San Francisco, CA.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, News

How Can Mayors Protect Themselves From Online Attacks?

Posted on November 20, 2020

More than ever, mayors and other public officials face scrutiny not only on the basis of policies, but on the use of social media and other digital spaces. Mayors face a barrage of online harassment, with real fears of that harassment escalating into stalking, doxxing, and physical threats.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities

Four Ways to Stimulate Your Economy that Cost Nothing

Posted on October 8, 2020

This is a guest blog post from Michael H. Shuman. Mr. Shuman is an attorney and economist, whose most recent book is “Put Your Money Where Your Life Is: How to Invest Locally Using Self-Directed …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities

How Salem MA Launched a “Food Farm” & Provided Organic Food to Local Families

Posted on September 30, 2020

Salem, MA converted an unused baseball practice area into a farm to bring healthy, organic food to families and children in the city.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, News

Tactical Urbanism

Posted on August 7, 2020

While some cities are using tactical urbanism to help businesses continue safe operations, residents in many cities are creating spaces for healing and advancing racial justice.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities

How We’re Supporting Mayors

Posted on July 16, 2020

Our updates from how we are supporting mayors, including the Virtual Innovation Showcase, the New Mayors Cohort, the Water Affordability Academy, and more.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, News
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