Initially funded with $10 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Network designed an innovative approach that leverages the expertise, partnerships, and resources of the public and private sectors to help cities comprehensively tackle their most pressing challenges. The Network provides cities with customized tools and advice to build strategic partnerships, strengthen their economic competitiveness, and marshal public and private sector resources.

About ICMA

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) focuses on creating and supporting thriving communities by working with our more than 11,000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices in order to improve the lives of residents. ICMA provides its membership with a variety of tools, professional development opportunities, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training. Working in partnership with organizations such as NYU and programs like the National Resource Network, ICMA helps develop and support technical assistance programs and platform-based services. Learn more about ICMA work at  icma.org.

About the National League of Cities

The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families, a special entity within the National League of Cities, helps municipal leaders take action on behalf of the children, youth, and families in their communities.

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