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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.
The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths of any high-income nation, with the maternal mortality rate being highest for Black women. The vast majority of these deaths are preventable, but the United States lacks maternity care providers, after birth home visits and paid parental leave policies to protect and support parents. Read …
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 …
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 for local elected officials to support immigrants, particularly those who may not be receiving the protection they need from the …
At the 2024 Summer Meeting, eight mayors from across the country participated in the Innovation Showcase and shared innovative ideas that they’re using to improve their cities. From tracking snow plows with GPS to implementing AI designed to identify fires and notify EMS - we heard about many exciting ideas happening at the city level. Read to learn more about the great ideas shared!
Hot days are becoming hotter and more frequent. Some cities are working to combat heat island effects in innovative ways. From Phoenix’s cool pavement to Cleveland’s Community Forestry Corps Program, read below to learn how cities are taking action to beat the heat and create cooler, safer, more sustainable cities.
“Last weekend, Mayor Quentin Hart was one of two mayors invited to speak on affordable housing at a national panel in Tennessee. The Mayors Innovation Project Summer 2024 Meeting’s panel explored ways cities are using data, restructuring incentives and leveraging partnerships to drive creative solutions to address the housing crisis.”
