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. 

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. 

Local governments have long been the keepers of community records, collecting and storing a tremendous amount of data. New technologies are being introduced every day that enables local governments to use these data in innovative and pioneering ways, informing policy and enhancing services for citizens.