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Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Safety
Innovative community engagement can build positive relationships between law enforcement and the people they serve. This fact sheet describes the Comfort K9 program developed in Sterling, IL, and how Brinkley and Millie became beloved figures in the community....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, State
State(s) Vermont
Source Vermont Interfaith Action
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Public Safety
Excessive use of force by police on people of color, leading to death, trauma, and community distrust, remains a widespread issue. To address this, this guide recommends establishing civilian oversight of law enforcement to ensure accountability and equitable treatment. It emphasizes...

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) New Mexico
Source City of Albuquerque
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
High rates of traffic fatalities and injuries, particularly affecting pedestrians in Albuquerque's International District, highlight systemic neglect in transportation safety measures. The city plans to address these issues through the Louisiana Blvd. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Project,...

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 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources
The key to closing equity gaps and resolving climate vulnerability is direct participation by impacted communities in the development and implementation of solutions and policy decisions that directly impact them. This guide provides stages of engagement that can be utilized to strengthen...

Type Article
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source Bright Cities and Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Education, Food, Health
The Covid-19 crisis exacerbated the lack of accessible, organic produce and high food insecurity being faced by residents of Salem, MA. This article outlines how the city established a municipal farm and food forest to provide organically grown food to local families, supported by...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities and Stanford Legal Design Lab
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
There is limited awareness and access to emergency rental assistance and eviction prevention services. City should create a portfolio of basic communication materials, including community handout flyers, simple posters or cards, service referral sheets, and court summons outreach...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town, State
State(s) All States, California, Massachusetts, Virginia
Source TransitCenter, State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI), Mayors Innovation Project (MIP), University of Wisconsin-Madison
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
Many communities are struggling to reduce traffic congestion and increase transportation accessibility. This modern transportation mitigation guide provides policy makers with urban planning and land use strategies to lower emissions, improve public health, and increase access to...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2016
Level County
State(s) Virginia
Source Fairfax County
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Democracy & Governance
This resolution directs the development of a racial and social equity strategy to advance opportunities and achieve equity that includes intentional collective leadership, community engagement, equity tools, and infrastructure to support and sustain systemic changes, and shared accountability...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Safety
Mayors are responsible for continuing improvement in their cities and aligning the priority of their policy issues with their constituents. This report provides guidance on the focus of city leaders in 2024 compared to the public's sentiment on policy. The report found a lack of convergence...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, National, State
State(s) All States
Source The Policing Project at NYU Law
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Policing in its current form often fails to address social issues effectively, leading to stratified over-criminalization along socioeconomic lines. This report advocates for reimagining the policing function by establishing formal processes to evaluate community needs, reallocating...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Maryland
Source Crime and Justice Policy Lab, University of Pennsylvania
Policy Areas Public Safety
Baltimore's Western District, historically plagued by high rates of homicides and shootings, has implemented a Group Violence Reduction Strategy that combines targeted law enforcement with offers of support services and community-led messaging to individuals at risk. In the 18 months...

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 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Systemic inequities create barriers to success for historically marginialized community members, particularly children of color and those living in poverty. This guide describes how elected officials can embed equity into local governance policies and practices, using early childhood...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) Oklahoma
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Health
Many families struggle to access healthy food, transportation, and reduce neurotoxic exposures. Leaders in Norman, Oklahoma collaborated to offer Community Access Pop-up Spots that connect families to existing social support services. This resource provides a simple example of an...

Type Article
Year 2024
Level County, State, City or Town, National
State(s) All States, Indiana
Source Environmental Law Institute
Policy Areas Community Development, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
The rapid expansion of wind energy in rural communities has faced local opposition to renewable energy transformation. There are many federal and state tax incentives offered to encourage the expansion of wind energy, but community members cite concerns with poor processes, inadequate...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level National, City or Town
State(s) All States, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Source High Road Strategy Center
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Education, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Innovative, sustainable, and equitable development practices put communities on the high-road all across the country. Municipal development strategies should promote shared growth, environmental sustainability, and resilient democratic institutions. The High Road Strategy Center rebranded...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) California, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, Wisconsin
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Safety
Violence and homelessness in cities require a multifaceted approach that prioritizes public health, community safety, and social services. Cities should implement coordinated strategies, including public health interventions, strategic policing plans, community safety teams, and innovative...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Housing, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
The challenge of creating job opportunities for economically disadvantaged communities requires targeted initiatives. Local leaders should implement workforce development programs, job training, and partnerships with local businesses to increase employment access. These efforts should...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance
This report examines the metaverse, and its transformative potential in urban experiences through technologies like blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). It highlights how these tools can enhance government operations, urban planning, tourism, and public services,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) Pennsylvania
Source City of Scranton
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Education, Housing, Transportation & Mobility
The socioeconomic landscape of Scranton, characterized by low median wages, high rental costs, and challenges in the public school system, requires attention. This report outlines a Strategic Economic Development Plan to stimulate business growth, improve educational outcomes, enhance...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level National
State(s) All States
Source Urban Institute
Policy Areas Community Development
To address the challenge of building equitable and sustainable partnerships for community-engaged work, localities should adopt policies that emphasize the importance of thorough preparation, promoting equity, maintaining transparency, and cultivating trust in partnerships. This plan...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Public Safety
Cities should redefine public safety to encompass public health and well-being, engage communities, restructure government roles, and reallocate budget resources. This toolkit provides policies connected to health, housing, education, and economic issues, that emphasize community...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) New York
Source Know Your City
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
Gentrification reshapes communities in New York City, often displacing long-term residents and altering neighborhood dynamics. This report outlines strategies to mitigate these effects by educating students and transient renters on their impact and promoting support for affordable...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Georgia
Source National Center for Safe Routes to School (NCSRTS) and City of Atlanta’s Department of Transportation (ATLDOT)
Policy Areas Education, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Unsafe routes for children walking and biking to school increase the risk of accidents and discourage active transportation. This report outlines the need for a protected Tactical Walk/Bike lane near Crawford Long Middle School to enhance safety and promote sustainable commuting....

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