1、2024State of the Cities 2024 National League of Cities.About the National League of CitiesThe National League of Cities(NLC)is the voice of Americas cities,towns and villages,representing more than 200 million people.NLC works to strengthen local leadership,influence federal policy and drive innovat

2、ive solutions.About the Center for Research and DataNLCs Center for Research and Data provides research and analysis on key topics and trends important to cities,creative solutions to improve the quality of life in communities,inspiration and ideas for local officials to use in tackling tough issues

3、,and opportunities for city leaders to connect with peers,share experiences and learn about innovative approaches in cities.AuthorsFarhad Omeyr,PhD,Program Director,Center for Research and Data,National League of CitiesIvonne Montes-Diaz,PhD,Senior Research Specialist,Center for Research and Data,Na

4、tional League of CitiesAcknowledgmentsThe authors extend their gratitude to the numerous mayors of cities,villages and towns nationwide who dedicated their time to complete the survey questionnaire.The valuable insights provided have significantly enhanced the results of this study.Additionally,the

5、authors appreciate the assistance of OneNLC Staff,which has contributed to the improvement and enrichment of this years State of the Cities report.01020304IndexForeword 4 Intro 5 Top Mayoral Priorities in 2024 6Figure 1.Economic Development,Infrastructure and Housing Among Top Mayoral Priorities in

6、2024 7Figure 2.Infrastructure and Energy/Environment Garnered the Most Attention from Residents in 2023-2024 11Economic&Workforce Development 12Figure 3.Attracting Businesses and Insufficient Federal Investment Among Major Economic Challenges Facing Cities 14Figure 4.Business Attraction,Downtown Rev