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Rethinking Recycling: How Cities Can Adapt to Evolving Markets

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources

In 2018, China implemented the "National Sword" waste policy, banning imports of certain recyclable commodities and setting limits on how much contamination can be present in recyclable materials. This report outlines the impact of National Sword on U.S. cities and provides recommendations...

Municipal Action Guide: Responding to Racial Tension in Your City

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development

This guide provides contextual and tactical information for local leaders preparing to address racial tension in their municipality. In particular, it defines five common values (empathy, transparency, authenticity, collaboration, and consistency) that must always be embedded in responses...

Basic Income in Cities: A Guide to City Experiments and Pilot Projects

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Economic Justice

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a cash payment granted to all members of a community on a regular basis, regardless of employment status or income level. This guide provides recommendations to cities looking to pilot UBI policies. In particular, it provides tips on how cities should...

Playbook for City Projects and Funding at the Intersection of Early Childhood & Environmental Impacts

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health

Air pollution, unsafe food and soils, substandard housing, and harmful procurement practices significantly impact early childhood development. Local governments are more agile than state and federal governments, and can implement policies related to climate change mitigation, public...

City Justice Policy Advisors Network

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Public Safety

The City Justice Policy Advisors Network (CJPAN) offers a peer learning platform to support local leaders in reducing jail use, addressing racial disparities, and embedding equity in community institutions. By fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and promoting equity-driven...

Mutual Aid Agreement for the Sharing of Municipal Resources

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This model ordinance establishes a mutual aid agreement to allow one municipality to share its services with another in a time of need. It outlines the responsibilities and obligations of each participating municipality, provides a framework for dispute resolution, and limits liabilities...

Cities Vote: Municipal Action Guide - Race Equity and Voting in 2021 and Beyond

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town, National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance

Historical and structural barriers like voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and limited polling sites have disproportionately disenfranchised affects, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, and communities of color. All levels of government should implement voting systems that ensures accessible...

Cities and the Innovation Economy: Perceptions of Local Leaders

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Data & Technology

This report outlines the results of the National League of Cities' (NLC's) "Local Economic Conditions" survey, which examines cities' relationships with "sharing economy" companies (i.e. Uber, Lyft, Airbnb), their level of support for these companies, the benefits and concerns associated...

Supporting Entrepreneurs and Small Business

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level County

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Finance & Procurement, Economic Justice

Local leaders recognize and often publicly tout the importance of a strong, growing entrepreneurial and small business community. Yet, when it comes to supporting entrepreneurs in practice, many local leaders are unsure how they can make a real impact. This tool kit examines the question:...

Assessing the Future of Our Work: Automation and the Role of Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Data & Technology, Economic Justice

Large numbers of workers will be displaced by automation. To minimize the suffering associated with displacement, cities can equip workers with skill sets that will be in-demand in the future and enhance individuals' ability to work in jobs with low probabilities of being automated....

Eviction Prevention: A Guide for Local Governments

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

Eviction prevention involves laying the foundation for systems that will foster housing stability for communities in the long-term. This report shares recommendations to local governments looking to build a successful eviction prevention strategy that is responsive to community needs....

Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Housing, Public Safety, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance

This report examines local policies that prevent hiring discrimination against individuals with criminal records, such as "ban the box" initiatives that remove criminal record questions from job applications and defer background checks to the final stages of the hiring process. It...

Creating Equity for the Early Childhood Workforce

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Children & Families, Economic Justice, Education

The early childhood workforce has been undervalued, underpaid, and faces significant inequities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. City leaders should prioritize equitable policies and investments to support both formal and informal early childhood providers, ensuring they have...

Proclamation: National League of Cities Small Cities Month

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2024

Level City or Town, National, State

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance

This sample proclamation addresses the need for strengthened support and investment in small cities and towns under 50,000 population to improve the quality of life for their residents. This initiative is related to economic development, public services, and community growth. June...

Maximizing the Earned Income Tax Credit in Your Community

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2004

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Education, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Children & Families

This report guides City officials in helping eligible residents access and maximize the benefits of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax credit for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. In addition, the report highlights strategies for promoting awareness and outreach,...

Inclusive Procurement and Contracting: Policies, Programs, and Practices for Local Leaders

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Finance & Procurement

BIPOC business owners often struggle with gaining access to procurement markets. This is because they are poorly represented in highly procured industries and are less utilized because of systemic barriers, including lack of access to government networks and outright discrimination....

Trends in Smart City Development

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology

This report examines the meanings and practices associated with the term 'smart cities.' Smart city initiatives involve three components: information and communication technologies (ICTs) that generate and aggregate data; analytical tools which convert that data into usable information;...

2024 Action Agenda: Make Government Work for All Communities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level National, City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing, Public Safety

The majority of Americans live in small and mid-sized communities and deserve equitable access to federal resources. This guide to advocacy supports legislation ensuring all communities can access federal grants, invest in workforce development, provide flexible funding for public...

The Next American Migration: What Cities Should Know About Climate Change and Populations on the Move

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, National, State

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

As the impacts of climate change intensify, more Americans are being voluntarily or forcibly relocated from their homes. This report explains the climate migration issue for city leaders through background information and case studies from cities that are currently experiencing climate...

Roadmap to Repair: A Guide to How Cities Can Acknowledge and Address the History of Harm to Indigenous Peoples, Rebuild Trust and Repair Relationships

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development

This report is intended to aid local leaders as they attempt to repair relationships with Indigenous populations. In particular, it educates municipal officials on the history of harm and erasure committed against Indigenous Peoples and informs them of the challenges currently facing...

How to Support New Business Creation in a Preempted Policy Environment

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town, State

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice

Although there is no statistical relationship between state preemption and new business creation, states continued to justify preempting popular policies like minimum wage increases, fair scheduling practices, and municipal broadband access in the name of business development. This...

Creativity and Collaboration for Healthier Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Health, Public Spaces

Social isolation and lack of access to healthy foods harm public health and community well-being. Community leaders should collaborate with artists to contribute beauty and inspiration, support future-focused visioning, uplift the voices of residents, and uncover new approaches to...

Veterans First: An Approach to Meet the Housing Needs of Seniors

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Health, Housing

Veterans tend to be older and more likely to have a disability than non-veterans. Thus, they are susceptible to preventable slips, falls, and other injuries related to mobility, which are costly and consume limited time and resources from first responders. To protect the safety and...

An Overview of Homeless Encampments for City Leaders

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Health, Housing, Public Safety

The growth of homeless encampments across the country reflects systemic failures, including a lack of affordable housing, insufficient shelter options, and punitive policies that criminalize homelessness. Encampments, while often criticized, provide some individuals with a sense of...

Housing Market Conditions Across America’s Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year -

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

There are six types of local housing markets: high opportunity cities, growing cities, rent-burdened cities, multi-family deficit cities, wealth pocket cities, and transit-desiring cities. This report defines the demographic and economic characteristics that define each local housing...

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