Resources :: Scaling Up Government Innovation
Leaders at the Core of Government Communities
Founded in 1914, ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advances professional local government worldwide. Their mission and vision is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional management to build sustainable communities that improve people’s lives worldwide.
The Smart Growth Network
The Smart Growth Network was formed in response to increasing community concerns about the need for new ways to grow that will boost the economy, protect the environment, and enhance community vitality. The Network's partners include environmental groups, historic preservation organizations, professional organizations, developers, real estate interests; local and state government entities.
American Planning Association
APA is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) has been a leader in promoting urban sustainability. CNT is a creative think-and-do tank that combines rigorous research with effective solutions. CNT works across disciplines and issues, including transportation and community development, energy, water, and climate change.
The Metropolitan Institute
The Metropolitan Institute conducts basic and applied research on the dynamics of metropolitan complexities, such as demographics, environment, technology, design, transportation, and governance. As most of the globe's population relocates to urbanized areas, the major public policy challenges of this century will require a deeper understanding of metropolitan complexities.
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution promotes greater fiscal responsibility by developing new ideas, educating the public and finding common ground among experts and policy-makers.