A national survey conducted by ICMA, AFI, and ASU examined a number of trending local government issues.

National survey examined local government innovation and change, performance data analytics, public engagement, regulation of the sharing economy, and infrastructure financing.

Professional local government management—through which elected officials hire a highly trained, nonpolitical chief executive to oversee the day-to-day operations of a community—makes a significant difference in that jurisdiction’s creditworthiness, efficiency, and ability to build community, according to a recent review conducted by ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. ` A review of Moody’s Aaa-rated local…

ICMA has a number of resources that can help you and your community become part of the smart-city movement.

ICMA has helped develop municipal violence prevention committees that use basic building blocks to help with violence prevention in Central America and Mexico.

Fast Pace Offers Unique Urban Laboratory

Life, Well Run received a wonderful response to the call for Community Hero Nominations. Nominees were submitted from across the country including states such as Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, Nevada, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Heroes come from all roles in local government, from waste collector to assistant city manager, from police officer to the…

The Urban Libraries Council Innovations Initiative showcases programs that provide lifelong learning opportunities, meet the unique needs of diverse audiences, leverage technology to connect people with each other and vital resources, and address community issues.