Maximizing Impact: Innovative Ways for City Leaders to Use Remaining ARPA Funding

Scocos, A. Maximizing Impact: Innovative Ways for City Leaders to Use Remaining ARPA Funding. Mayors Innovation Project.

The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Biden in spring 2021, was designed to provide direct funding to cities, towns, and villages to help them respond to and recover from the impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic. Since that time, cities have responded to this unprecedented direct funding with a slew of innovative programs designed to invest in long term resilience and to support sectors and communities particularly impacted by the pandemic. This article highlights some of the most innovative uses of ARPA funding, including the expansion of affordable housing, investments in digital equity, and workforce training.

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