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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...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) Colorado
Source University of Wisconsin
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety
The increasing severity and cost of wildfires require the implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) that mitigate these fires through fuel reduction and structural ignitability treatments. Wildfire mitigation strategies should be integrated with local land use...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance
Low voter turnout and engagement in national elections is a barrier to effective democratic representation. Local elected officials can engage their communities in outreach to presidential candidates and advocacy for local priorities. This toolkit includes templates and talking points...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2013
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Source Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Finance & Procurement, Public Safety
Municipalities can collaborate through shared service agreements to solve existing problems or improve the quality of existing services available to residents. This guide outlines best practices for implementing shared service agreements and highlights effective case studies from...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Local government plays a key role in ensuring all young children have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and with their families, live healthy and prosperous lives. Elected officials must understand how to navigate the city governance structure to build...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Texas
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Education
Insufficient access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education and care is a critical issue. Local policymakers must collaborate to support child development and the lifelong success of their youngest constituents. To overcome racial and economic disparities, school districts...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2013
Level National
State(s) All States
Source The Opportunity Agenda and the Center for Media Justice
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
Advocates for social justice face complex systemic issues and must approach issues strategically in order to succeed. This checklist provides guidance for local leaders on developing effective narratives for sustained equitable community development....

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2023
Level State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Public Safety
This fact sheet highlights the use of risk pools for cities, towns, and villages. Risk pools can offer coverage such as property, liability, workers' compensation and healthcare benefits to promote a safety culture and provide solutions tailored to community needs....

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