In response to the U.S. Senate passing the ROAD to Housing Act, on the evening of Oct. 9, 2025, the National League of Cities (NLC) President, Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement: “With a shortage of 4 million housing units across the country, nearly every community is seeking better solutions to […] Source| National League of Cities
In response to the federal government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement…| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) today released its 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Report, providing the most up-to-date look at how cities, towns and villages across…| National League of Cities
Update: as of August 2025, this challenge is no longer accepting applications. The Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge, an initiative of National League of Cities and the American Planning…| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. — The National League of Cities and the American Planning Association named 16 communities to participate in the Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge. The Housing Supply Accelerator…| National League of Cities
By Mia Chapman Millions of people in the United States living with mental health challenges face barriers to finding and maintaining stable housing. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological…| National League of Cities
A partnership between the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Planning Association (APA), the Housing Supply Accelerator was created to help communities tackle their local housing…| National League of Cities
Local leaders are seeking solutions to meet their constituents’ housing supply needs in cities and towns. Yet, the scale of need is larger than any one local government, or one level of government…| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) welcomes several new partners to America’s Housing Comeback, an initiative of the Housing Supply Accelerator, to build federal-local and public…| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) announced the formation of a new Global Engagement Advisory Committee that brings over a dozen qualified NLC members from small, mid-sized and large communities to the table to provide guidance and inform the development of NLC’s international engagement strategy for the coming years. “Local governments play […] Source| National League of Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released its annual State of the Cities report, revealing that America’s mayors are laser-focused on driving economic recovery through innovation while navigating urgent infrastructure needs and diminishing federal support. The 2025 report paints a detailed picture of the priorities and challenges shaping local governance across […] Source| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. — The National League of Cities (NLC) today announced a new strategic partnership with Bearing Advisors, a trusted leader in creating right-fit partnerships between municipalities and private-sector solutions. Through the partnership, local leaders from NLC member communities will gain access to Bearing’s Prevent+Protect program, which offers an innovative approach to making proactive wellness […] Source| National League of Cities
In response to the flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas, the National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement: “As a father of school-aged girls, I am heartbroken and grieving with every family in Texas experiencing this unimaginable loss. We are deeply grateful to all […] Source| National League of Cities
“This Fourth of July, I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on the state of our communities and the important role of local leaders in 2025. As we guide our cities, towns and villages forward into our nation’s 250th year, we must set an example of civil behavior that heals our communities and unites […] Source| National League of Cities
Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This monumental event, celebrating the organization’s…| National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This monumental event, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary…| National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities, celebrating the diversity, resilience and transformation of America’s local…| National League of Cities
For more than 20 years, the National League of Cities (NLC) has supported municipal leaders in advancing their work to help more residents in their communities become more financially stable by…| National League of Cities
