How Parks Strengthen Cities: A Guide to Healthy, Resilient, and Connected Communities
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, …
May 12, 2025
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 …
May 9, 2025
Walking the talk: Williamsport’s Mayor Slaughter chosen for pedestrian safety panel
Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter will join 11 other mayors from cities around the nation, including Everett and Alameda, on the 2025 cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS).
May 1, 2025
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 …
April 22, 2025Superior 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.
April 16, 2025- More News
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