With an ever-aging population, creating communities that are senior-friendly is increasingly an important topic for local government managers. ICMA has created resources to help communities deal with their aging populations.

A brownfield is a property where reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Brownfields redevelopment provides significant opportunities for environmental and economic improvements.  Learn how local governments can successfully clean up and sustainably reuse brownfields with ICMA’s resources.  

A global challenge experienced at the local level, local governments are uniquely positioned to take action on climate change. Find resources and tools that can help your community reduce its carbon footprint as well as adapt and plan for future climate impacts.

Supporting local food systems and increasing community food security can promote better public health outcomes, contribute to social equity, and have economic development implications. Find resources and case studies that demonstrate the important role local government leaders can play in increasing the food security of their communities.

Solar energy is becoming increasingly affordable and deployment has increased nationwide. Local governments have tremendous influence over the prospects for solar energy growth through permitting, planning, and regulations. Learn more about solar energy and how your local government can foster solar implementation. 

ICMA views sustainability as a holistic approach to city and county management. This approach looks at how local government leadership can capitalize on the connections between economic, social, and environmental sustainability to create thriving and livable communities. 

Encouraging employees and your residents to engage in healthy living can benefit the community as a whole. Therefore ICMA has created case studies and other resources to help your community engage in better wellness practices.

Local government leaders have an important role in fostering community health and wellbeing through sound infrastructure investments, land use planning, water and sanitation, transportation, public safety, and social services. Find examples and case studies from local governments around the globe are looking at health impacts across systems and sectors.