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 …
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Government urgency: key for supporting small businesses
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 …
Resilient infrastructure, responsible development can reduce insurance risk
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 …
Member City Spotlight: Somerville, MA
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 …
Superior mayor eyes pedestrian safety with national cohort
Mayor Jim Paine was one of a dozen mayors across the nation selected to participate in the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety.
Superior mayor hopes to make city streets safer for pedestrians
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 …
Mayor of Superior Jim Paine selected for 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
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, …
Alton mayor picked for pedestrian safety cohort
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 …
Alton’s Goins joins National Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
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 …
Williamsport’s mayor to join National Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
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 …