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 …
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Earth Day 2024: Lifting up Mayoral Leadership on Climate!
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 …
Barbara Lee Family Foundation shares support for the Women Mayors Network as the Foundation announces its decision to wind down in 2024
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.
Good Ideas for Cities: Expanding Broadband Infrastructure and Internet Access
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.
Leadership to reduce and prevent lead exposure
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 …
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.
2023 Summer Meeting Recap: Innovation Showcase
This week, we are featuring a blog on the 2023 Summer Meeting Innovation Showcase which took place in Scranton, PA. Learn more about the meeting and access resources on the 2023 Summer Meeting page. By: …
Virtual event: Mayors Roundtable on Alternative Response & Reimagining Policing
This event will present information on alternative response models informed by NYU’s extensive research on cities doing this work across the country, including Albuquerque, NM and Brooklyn Park, MN.
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.
Affordable Housing, Integration, and Fair Housing Planning
The goal of racial equity has been a prominent national topic in recent years, but it is often unclear how the goal translates into practical policy solutions. There are promising strategies that can, in most cities, advance racial equity, increase housing affordability, and meet new federal guidelines for fair housing.