As part of our ongoing program to help cities ensure access to clean, affordable water, we are excited to announce a Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) for city leaders. In partnership with the Water …
Meetings
The Housing Crisis: What Cities Can Do
Over the last two decades, the US has experienced an unprecedented housing crisis. Housing costs have doubled, while income has remained stagnant. Most renting households who live below the poverty line spend at least half …
Event: Online Privacy and Security for Mayors
Join us on December 4 for a session to understand the threats, highest areas of exposure, and key steps to protecting your personal information online.
Keynote: Matthew Desmond & the Housing Crisis in Cities
Matthew Desmond is the author of the Pulitzer-winning book, Evicted. He will give our Virtual Keynote: The Housing Crisis in Cities.
Ten Great Ideas to Bring to Your City
Thank you to the many mayors and city staff who joined us for our first-ever virtual Innovation Showcase!
What Should Mayors Do This Fall to Protect the Right to Vote?
Last week we hosted our very first mayors-only roundtable, which focused on immediate steps mayors can take to ensure safe and equitable access to the polls this fall. Click below for resources from the event. Resources …
A Green & Equitable Recovery in the Great Lakes
An equitable and green economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19 is possible.
Protecting the Right to Vote
Friday, September 11 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT/8:30 – 9:30am PDT Experts had predicted that the 2020 general election would shatter voter turnout records. Now with COVID-19, many municipalities are not prepared to address the challenges …
Summer 2020 Annual Meeting Announcement
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled our Summer 2020 Annual Meeting in Tacoma, WA. We plan to bring alternative content to our network this summer.
GIFC: Cradle to Pre-K
Cradle to pre-k is the most impactful age for human development, and we know that access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education and care is key to successful outcomes later in life. But what can …