By Quincy Midthun and Katya Spear, Mayors Innovation Project At the Mayors Innovation Project, our commitment to peer learning means offering avenues to share and replicate good ideas. The MIP Innovation Showcase is a lightning …
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Data, Financing, and Leadership Solutions for Flood Resilient Infrastructure
By Quincy Midthun, Mayors Innovation Project Climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges for cities, and the 2024 hurricane season reminded us that flood resilient infrastructure is critical—and increasingly complicated to fund, implement, and manage. …
Making the Case for a Sustained Federal Assistance Program: LIHWAP in Reading, PA
On March 29, the Mayors Innovation Project hosted a discussion about the critical need for sustained federal funding for water assistance programs, specifically the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), including a spotlight on LIHWAP successes in Reading, PA.
San Antonio’s Uplift Customer Assistance Program: Lessons in Public Engagement
Even utilities with robust customer assistance programs struggle with one main problem: how do they ensure those who need the help are signing up? This challenge spurred Greg Wukash and the SAWS team to create the Uplift Customer Assistance Program, designed to embrace a “neighbor-centric” approach by offering a more holistic method of assistance.
Water Wednesdays: Water Affordability Community of Practice Series
In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, WaterNow Alliance, and US Water Alliance, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (CoP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for …
Event: Water Affordability Community of Practice featuring Deirdre Finn
In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for questions and informal discussion among …
Event: Water Affordability Community of Practice featuring Albany, NY
In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, our Water Affordability Community of Practice (COP) spotlights best practices on challenges and solutions related to water affordability, providing ample time for questions and informal discussion among peers. …
Event: Sweeping Water Reforms in Toledo
In partnership with the Water Center at Penn, this series spotlights challenges and solutions on water affordability. We invite local utility and city leaders that are striving to provide access to safe and affordable drinking and …
Lessons & Opportunities for Local Leaders in New York
NYS Affordability Academy Launches Next Week! Maintaining affordable, safe, and reliable water systems is one way mayors can address disparities in their community. But what does your city have control over, and where do you …
Water Affordability Successes Nationwide
Thanks to our partnership with The Water Center at Penn via our Water Affordability Program, we’ve been honored to work with utility and city leaders across the country, helping them reduce operational inefficiencies and keep …