5 summer reads for urban innovators
If there are two plotlines that resonate with every local leader, they are that making government work well is a nonstop challenge and that the best ideas often come from the outside.
This collection of books reflects both realities by spotlighting stories and strategies that demonstrate how to make cities more effective and how to better connect them to what residents need. From an Alabama mayor's moving story about reimagining government in his hometown to lessons on improving public services from the United Kingdom, these works offer something to any city innovator looking to raise their game.
How coalition building can drive action on sticky challenges
Effective collaboration in cities isn't necessarily about corralling the loudest voices. It's often about strategically identifying critical partners, tapping their insights and resources at pivotal moments, and using initial successes to generate momentum, broaden support, and cement trust.
Here's a closer look at how two cities—Atlanta and Austin, Texas—are doing just that, and at the insights their work offers other cities as they look to build coalitions that accelerate and improve delivery for residents.
