This week, we are featuring one of our member cities, Blacksburg, VA. Mayor Hager-Smith champions quality of life for all residents, focusing on projects that enhance place attachment and create community.
Good Ideas for Cities
Event: The Discourse of Public Work
Join us for a discussion amongst mayors and city leaders on how to foster and support productive mayor-council relationships.
Access to Paid Leave
How Mayors are Leading on Guaranteed Income
In partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI), we hosted a roundtable discussion on the evidence and opportunities for this work in cities around the country.
Affordable, Safe Water: A Mayor’s Legacy
By leading on the issue of clean drinking water, mayors can build their legacy on a record of fiscal responsibility and safe water for all.
Water Affordability in Atlanta & DC
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. …
Embracing Digital To Maximize Efficiency: Seven Recommendations for Success
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.
Applying Behavioral Insights to COVID-19
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 …
Water Affordability Amidst a Stark Racial Wealth Divide
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.
Reducing Neurotoxic Exposure in Children in San Francisco, CA
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.