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Woodmere’s Juneteenth Celebration Expands with Art, Reflection, and Tribute to Outgoing Mayor Ben Holbert

Posted on June 17, 2025

By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Woodmere, Ohio, will be special for several reasons. The event is expanding to four days, beginning on Thursday, June 19, and will include …

Posted in News, Uncategorized

How Parks Strengthen Cities: A Guide to Healthy, Resilient, and Connected Communities

Posted on May 12, 2025

By Bianca Clarke, Trust for Public Land  Parks are Smart City Strategy Parks play an essential role in addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our communities today. When thoughtfully designed, built and activated, …

Posted in Uncategorized

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

Twelve US Mayors Selected to Join the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Posted on April 4, 2025

The Mayors Innovation Project is pleased to announce the third cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS). This year, supported by AARP and Smart Growth America, 12 mayors were selected through a national competitive application process to join this year’s cohort.

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News, Partner Post, Transportation, Uncategorized

Leadership and Policy for Welcoming and Inclusive Communities

Posted on January 29, 2025

By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As President Trump’s deportation plans begin to take shape, refugee and immigrant communities across the country face fear and uncertainty. Of the 30+ executive orders signed in the …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Meetings, News, Uncategorized

Good Ideas for Cities: Welcoming and Protecting Immigrants

Posted on September 9, 2024

By Stella D’Acquisto • Mayors Innovation Project Immigrants form an important and influential part of our cities and communities, yet American immigration governance is largely housed in the federal government. This can make it difficult …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Uncategorized

Earth Day 2024: Lifting up Mayoral Leadership on Climate!

Posted on April 22, 2024

Everyday is Earth Day! At this perilous time on our fragile planet, all policy is climate policy – and cities, bolstered by an infusion of funding and climate prioritization from the Federal Government – are …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Transportation, Uncategorized

Barbara Lee Family Foundation shares support for the Women Mayors Network as the Foundation announces its decision to wind down in 2024

Posted on November 7, 2023

The Mayors Innovation Project is thrilled and humbled to announce generous support from the Barbara Lee Family Foundation to support and advance its work to lift up the leadership of women mayors.

Posted in News, Program Announcements, Uncategorized, Women Mayors Network

Good Ideas for Cities: Expanding Broadband Infrastructure and Internet Access

Posted on November 7, 2023

In this Good Ideas for Cities we share resources to help you advance equitable access to broadband, with innovative examples from cities across the country.

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Uncategorized

Leadership to reduce and prevent lead exposure

Posted on October 24, 2023

By Katya Spear | Managing Director ∙ Mayors Innovation Project From educational campaigns, to access to water and soil testing kits, to procurement policies and lead pipe replacement programs, there are many impactful steps city leaders can …

Posted in Healthy Babies, Partner Post, Uncategorized
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