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The ICMA Executive Board held its quarterly meeting December 1-2, 2023, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Here is a summary of the major actions undertaken by the board.
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Thank you to The Ferguson Group (TFG) for funding this scholarship opportunity.
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The lasting effects of Community Heart & Soul.
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The many dimensions of the crisis, the impact of the pandemic, and what will (and won’t) really make a difference.
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How three local governments in ICMA’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort are addressing housing challenges for lower-income residents.
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Dr. Seth Kaplan examines what makes a neighborhood fragile and how a focus on the local level makes all the difference.
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Help your staff and project teams in bolstering the effectiveness of local community engagement efforts in the new year.
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In some communities, ports are showing up as partners to meet housing demand and promote housing stability.
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From the book, Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation, consider these approaches to housing that can better protect older adults in the face of a growing climate crisis.