As a regional specialist for the National League of Cities working closely with our University Communities Council (UCC), one ...

Authored by Heidi Williams, President & CEO, Civic Results and Executive Director, Metro Mayors Caucus Across Colorado, and really, across the country, local leaders are hearing the same thing: ...

When small cities collaborate, big things happen! This year, I’ve seen it firsthand, while working alongside some of the ...

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15–October 15. To kick off the occasion, join NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) as we gather for our quarterly meeting on September 17. This meeting is ...

The NLC Know My City Community Advisor combines multiple sources of data and uses these data to help local leaders quickly identify key areas of strength in their community and contextualize their ...

This post is Part 3 of NLC’s Local Economic Futures Forum Blog Series. In Part 2 of this series, we looked at how aging populations and youth outmigration are reshaping the fiscal foundation of ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering sweeping new rules that could significantly limit how cities manage wireline telecommunications infrastructure in public rights-of-way. The ...

Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is meant to tackle the nation’s housing challenges by boosting housing supply, unlocking private capital, providing ...

The Building Integrated Agriculture (BIA) Academy, led by the National Urban Research & Extension Center in partnership with NLC University is an introductory cohort program that supports municipal ...

America’s cities are not just surviving, they are innovating and delivering every day. Mayors remain committed to providing top-quality services to their residents. The National League of Cities’ (NLC ...

Throughout the year, the National League of Cities (NLC) equips local governments with the tools and resources needed to build stronger, thriving communities. This summer, we’re proud to bring back ...

Join NLC for open office hours and one-on-one support on the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) operations. Office hours will be available on the third Tuesday of every month from April 2026 – ...