Robert Blair and Kimberly Nelson share their process and purpose for local government case studies for local government professionals, students, and educators.

Register by September 17 to get the best rate for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa! Plus, call for session proposals is open for the 2026 ICMA conferences.

Get ready to broaden your local government management perspective, share best practices, and make memories!

Discover what’s really slowing your team down—and how to fix it, with practical strategies from Brian Elms to help innovation in local government thrive.

Local government leadership capacity-building through the growth of LGHN chapters

The transformation of Kitakyushu, Japan, demonstrates how industrial cities can leverage their heritage to foster sustainable development.

Land-use and building code updates can encourage diverse housing options, promote affordability, improve energy efficiency, preserve existing housing, and engage the community.

Examining the 3 “C’s” of understanding the challenges, assessing community capacity, and making the commitment.

The county is building promising career pathways for residents by focusing on inclusivity, emerging industries, and removing barriers to employment.