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Good Ideas for Cities

Investing in your council relationships to improve outcomes

Posted on November 3, 2022

Council relationships aren’t always easy. When councils and mayors work well together, the positive impacts can be far reaching; but when strained, important city work can stall.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, News

Madison Combines Lead and Mold Abatement with Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted on October 19, 2022

The Mayors Innovation Project, in partnership 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, Madison, WI.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Healthy Babies, Partner Post

Member City Spotlight: Downtown Redevelopment in Blacksburg, VA

Posted on September 22, 2022

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.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Mayors Innovative Design Cohort, Member City Spotlight

Event: The Discourse of Public Work

Posted on August 25, 2022

Join us for a discussion amongst mayors and city leaders on how to foster and support productive mayor-council relationships.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Meetings, Uncategorized, Virtual Content

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How Mayors are Leading on Guaranteed Income

Posted on March 18, 2021

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.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Virtual Content

Affordable, Safe Water: A Mayor’s Legacy

Posted on February 10, 2021

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.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Water

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
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