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NLC Center for City Solutions

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The Center for City Solutions at the National League of Cities cultivates knowledge, elevates innovation, and helps prepare cities for the future.

Expanding access, leading by example, removing obstacles, and working with other institutions… there are a lot of ways #cities can harness the power of #solar. Learn more by checking out @EnvAm’s toolkit - Ten Ways Your Community Can Go Solar. bit.ly/GoSolarToolkit


It was great to work with the @CityofDurhamNC on their @GoSolSmart Gold designation.

When it comes to making it faster, easier & more affordable for homes & businesses to go solar in the Bull City -- #Durham receives a Gold Star! Learn more about our recent gold designation from @GoSolSmart at durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.as….

CityofDurhamNC's tweet image. When it comes to making it faster, easier & more affordable for homes & businesses to go solar in the Bull City -- #Durham receives a Gold Star! 

Learn more about our recent gold designation from @GoSolSmart at durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.as….


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The @townofapex received a plaque Tuesday to commemorate its achievement in being designated @GoSolSmart Gold! View the award ceremony in full at bit.ly/2Smg7co, and learn more about the Town of Apex’s SolSmart Gold designation at bit.ly/354oMVX! ☀️

NCCleanTech's tweet image. The @townofapex received a plaque Tuesday to commemorate its achievement in being designated @GoSolSmart Gold! View the award ceremony in full at bit.ly/2Smg7co, and learn more about the Town of Apex’s SolSmart Gold designation at bit.ly/354oMVX! ☀️

.@NASEO_Energy's 2020 Energy Policy Outlook Conference & Innovation Summit is Feb 4-7. A diverse group of stakeholders will examine the key policies & initiatives needed to drive modernization & resilience across our energy infrastructure. Register now! bit.ly/2Nc3P4w


Join @NASEO_Energy for the 2020 Energy Policy Outlook Conference & Innovation Summit Feb 4-7 in Washington, D.C. Take part in discussions about the critical investments needed for strong, reliable, & affordable grid, transportation, & buildings systems. energyoutlook.naseo.org


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Permitting is a big challenge to #solar growth at the local level. By implementing a streamlined & more standardized permitting process, local govts can make installing solar faster, easier, & more affordable! Check out our Simplified Permitting Guide: solsmart.org/permitting

GoSolSmart's tweet image. Permitting is a big challenge to #solar growth at the local level. By implementing a streamlined & more standardized permitting process, local govts can make installing solar faster, easier, & more affordable! Check out our Simplified Permitting Guide: solsmart.org/permitting

300 local leaders have now signed on to @EnvAm’s #MayorsForSolar letter, calling for more access to #solarenergy in our communities. Local gov'ts should check out @GoSolSmart for assistance and resources to help grow local solar markets. solsmart.org


Cities can lead the way by going big on #cleanenergy -- and that’s exactly what Mayors across the country are doing, by being one of @EnvAm’s #MayorsForSolar and supporting clean energy sources like #solar bit.ly/MayorsSolarEne…


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We need a new US economic framework that places the competitiveness of local economies at the center of federal policy making A place based strategy geographically oriented to target cities and regions can uplift the economy and drive innovation nlc.org/resource/new-r…

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New Report on Place-Based Policies

Increasingly, where workers live dictates what economic options they have, and these regional disparities in economic opportunity are pulling America apart. Traditional policies are no longer…


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Tackling #homelessness requires housing strategies rather than law enforcement tactics - the homeless are part of our community and #arrest will not solve the problem bit.ly/2CTxrOu


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If you need a quick rundown on #opportunityzones, I recommend the new guide written by my coworkers @leagueofcities: buff.ly/33hkwlg


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Just spent 2 days @Google @searchinsideyou to learn about Neuroscience + Emotional Intelligence + Mindfulness. I’m excited to share their mindful, compassionate, resilient and effective leadership development strategies via #NLCUniversity @NLCitySolutions @leagueofcities

DmDorazio's tweet image. Just spent 2 days @Google @searchinsideyou to learn about Neuroscience + Emotional Intelligence + Mindfulness. I’m excited to share their mindful, compassionate, resilient and effective leadership development strategies via #NLCUniversity @NLCitySolutions @leagueofcities

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As many of us head to the polls tomorrow, let’s think local — democracy starts from the ground up — and here are some ways that cities can invigorate local democracy My latest in @CityLab w/ ⁦@OliviaSnarskicitylab.com/perspective/20…


.@ClimateMayors #EV Purchasing Collaborative has helped 160 US communities unlock the environmental, economic, & public health benefits of EVs—& the introduction of electric school buses is another step in the right direction for our children’s health. DriveEVFleets.org


In just 1 year, the @ClimateMayors #EV Purchasing Collaborative has grown to over 160 cities, counties, transit agencies, and port authorities that are committed purchasing to more than 2,400 #electricvehicles. Learn how you can green your fleet at DriveEVFleets.org


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How the government workforce can transform itself for the future⁩ ⁩ 1. AI will impact hiring practices in the public sector 2. Better understanding of a younger, more diverse workforce 3. Choice between a tour of duty and lifelong employment fastcompany.com/90421206/how-t…


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"The Midwest is bearing the brunt of declining conditions." Thanks @khart @axios for an on-point dive into city fiscal conditions nationwide. More next week when we release the @leagueofcities report! axios.com/exclusive-citi… @MichaelAPagano


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Looking forward to working with these 17 communities and @GreaterGoodSC to provide our local leaders with research backed strategies to bridge differences and address polarization

Announcing the 17 cities and local leaders selected for the UC Berkeley @GreaterGoodSC and NLC University Bridging Differences Fellowship! In this time of deep political division, we can't wait to see their lessons learned.

leagueofcities's tweet image. Announcing the 17 cities and local leaders selected for the UC Berkeley @GreaterGoodSC and NLC University Bridging Differences Fellowship! In this time of deep political division, we can't wait to see their lessons learned.


Want to learn how to site solar farms while preserving your community’s character? Join NLC for a webinar on 10/15 to learn how local gov'ts can promote large-scale solar & ensure it creates agricultural, vegetative, & environmental co-benefits. Register: bit.ly/2kT6Dst


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