A peer learning network for mayors and city leaders.
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 round session where mayors get three minutes to share a policy, program, or practice that they have implemented or are …
By Leslie Vasquez Guzman • Mayors Innovation Project Wealth inequality in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, leaving millions of Americans struggling to achieve economic stability, much less access economic mobility. With stagnant wages and rising costs, the American Dream is increasingly out of reach for many. To counteract these trends, cities across the …
In 2022, 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking on US roadways, a shocking 75 percent increase in such deaths since 2010. Meanwhile, more than 65,000 pedestrians were injured in that same year, marking an 11 percent increase from the previous year. Traffic violence does not impact all communities and individuals equally. Smart Growth …
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. On top of more frequent and more severe weather, the Trump administration has voiced plans to cut federal funding for …
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 first week, ten are aimed at clamping down on immigration and ramping up fast-track deportation efforts. Among other cities, ICE …
Before the Winter Meeting, Mayor Norton took part in a Mayors Innovation Project workshop on Economic Mobility, where she provided updates to fellow mayors on several City of Rochester initiatives, as well as partnerships with Cradle 2 Career and Collider.
By Andreas Scocos • Mayors Innovation Project 1. Expand Affordable Housing Initiatives Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues in cities across the country. ARPA funds are being used to expand housing options, provide down payment assistance, and incentivize the construction of mixed-use, affordable developments. 2. Support Small Businesses and BIPOC Entrepreneurs Small …
In an era of state preemption, by which state governments (often Republican) increasingly limit the ability of large-city mayors (often Democratic) to implement policies, mayors across the United States are finding innovative ways to preserve local control.
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project Across the country, tens of thousands child care programs were projected to close when the child care stabilization grant program ended in September of 2023. The historic $24 billion in federal investment was part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Passed in March 2021, it supported …
By Mary Carr Lee • Mayors Innovation Project The stakes could not be higher in the 2024 Election and local governments have a critical role to play to help protect the right to vote and ensure free and fair elections. The Mayors Innovation Project (MIP) was pleased to join the Local Policy Lab in welcoming …
