Financing Your City’s Future

City leaders are navigating challenges in leveraging federal investments to drive infrastructure and redevelopment while promoting equity, sustainability, and economic growth. To maximize impact, cities should use innovative local financing tools to align funding streams with long-term economic priorities and community needs. This report emphasizes integrating data-driven strategies to evaluate and reform revenue structures, ensuring equitable outcomes. Collaboration with state and local partners, as well as adopting policies that address systemic inequities, is essential for sustainable recovery and inclusive development.