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Getting things done: Mayoral Leadership and Culture Creation in Local Government

Posted on May 28, 2025

By Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project It’s a well worn adage that culture eats policy for lunch. No matter how long you’ve served in office, how you, your council, and staff work together will drive …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Meetings, News

Government urgency: key for supporting small businesses

Posted on May 19, 2025

By Michael Roth, Next Street I was asked to give a presentation to the leadership of one of our Fortune 500 clients recently on a simple topic: What is the current state of small business …

Posted in News, Partner Post

Resilient infrastructure, responsible development can reduce insurance risk

Posted on May 9, 2025

By Quincy Midthun and Eric Murphy This blog post is a collaboration between the State Smart Transportation Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project, both programs of the High Road Strategy Center at the University of …

Posted in News, Transportation, Uncategorized

Member City Spotlight: Somerville, MA

Posted on April 22, 2025

The Mayors Innovation Project would like to wish you and your community a happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we’re lifting up the great work of one of our member cities, Somerville, MA, as they work …

Posted in Member City Spotlight, News

Superior mayor eyes pedestrian safety with national cohort

Posted on April 16, 2025

Mayor Jim Paine was one of a dozen mayors across the nation selected to participate in the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety.

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News

Superior mayor hopes to make city streets safer for pedestrians

Posted on April 16, 2025

Paine will be taking part in the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, a program through which he’ll meet with 11 other mayors from around the country to discuss potential projects and strategies. He says strategies …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News

Mayor of Superior Jim Paine selected for 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Posted on April 14, 2025

Mayor Jim Paine of Superior announced that he and the City of Superior have been selected to participate in the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS). The institute, in its third year of operation, …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News

Alton mayor picked for pedestrian safety cohort

Posted on April 11, 2025

The 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety is coming up, and Alton Mayor David Goins has been selected to participate. The project includes 12 mayors from around the nation that were picked based on “their …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News

Alton’s Goins joins National Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Posted on April 11, 2025

Alton Mayor David Goins has been selected to participate in the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The Mayors Innovation Project, supported by AARP and Smart Growth America, selected 12 mayors to join this year’s …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News

Williamsport’s mayor to join National Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Posted on April 11, 2025

Williamsport, Pa. — Mayor Derek Slaughter has been selected to participate in the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The Mayors Innovation Project, supported by AARP and Smart Growth America, selected 12 mayors to join …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News
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