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UW–Madison student researchers support five cities by connecting local plans to UN Sustainable Development Goals
“We are so grateful for the work that these students produced for the cities in our network,” MIP Managing Director Katya Spear said.
Good Ideas for Cities: Building trust through fiscal transparency
Best practices for the EV fleet transition
Good Ideas for Cities: Electrify Your City Fleet
Best practices for the EV fleet transition
Celebrating Mayoral Efforts to Combat LGBTQ+ Attacks
In honor of this year’s Pride Month, we bring you highlights from mayors and cities working to counter harmful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric through direct, local responses to discriminatory state legislation and community engagement.
Twelve U.S. Mayors Join 2023 New Mayors Cohort
Last month, the Mayors Innovation Project brought together newly elected mayors from across the country for its 2023 New Mayors Cohort. Held May 17-19 in Madison, WI, the 12 participating mayors attended sessions on a variety of topics and heard insights from former cohort participants on their experiences in the program as new mayors.
Reporting and Responding to Political Violence
In May 2022, the Mayors Innovation Project launched #MayorSafety month with the release of a survey of US mayors revealing an alarming increase in political violence directed at mayors – in particular, at women mayors and mayors of color. This year, we put together a round-up of new resources and best practices, along with opportunities to share your experiences.
Nine U.S. Mayors Selected for Inaugural Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
Today, the Mayors Innovation Project announced their selections for the inaugural cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program is a collaboration between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP, and Smart Growth America.
C40 & Climate Mayors Guidebook “Climate Action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Local Government Leaders”
Research from C40 found that city-led climate action could create 38 million green jobs this decade. The Inflation Reduction Act will help spur the creation of these jobs by providing more than $370 billion in critical funding to transition the U.S. to a clean energy economy.
Investing in your council relationships to improve outcomes
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.