Bloomberg Cities: Stories from the Field

4 ways cities can shape markets that work better for residents

The trillions of dollars flowing to America's cities and states as a result of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other recent federal investments are doing more than help build new roads, water systems, broadband access, and climate resilience. They're also prompting a growing number of small- and medium-sized cities to introduce a new role to their city halls: infrastructure coordinator.