A wide array of topics fills the agenda for this year’s League Convention. Among them are sessions and events targeted toward the interests
Welcoming communities are a key component of great placemaking. Studies have shown that communities that welcome, foster trust, and proactively
As mayor of Gary, Indiana, Karen Freeman-Wilson has dealt with her fair share of “squeaky wheels” – citizens who regularly
Bruce Katz has poured his years of experience dealing with the challenges and opportunities of global urbanization into his latest book, The New
What a fascinating session. Debra Horner of U of M Ford School of Public Policy talked about the survey the school does of every local government
Four communities made it to the finals in this year’s Community Excellence Award competition. At Convention, they showcased the creativity
Downtowns are important and Patrice Frey would know. As president and CEO of the National Main Street Center, she has spent years studying their
In this session, Charles Mitchell, senior assistant city attorney for the city of Denver, CO, gave an overview of how legalization of marijuana
By Luke Forrest Walkable downtowns and main streets are highly desirable qualities in today’s communities. But how do you move your community in
Among the wide array of activities at Convention, three League affiliates are offering a chance to get together for breakfast and engaging