We’ve moved! You can now find us at **mayorsinnovation.wisc.edu**. Our website has a new address, but everything else you know and love about the Mayors Innovation Project remains the same. Update your bookmarks and come visit us at our new home!💫 mayorsinnovation.wisc.edu/

October is #PedestrianSafetyMonth! 🚶‍ Discover how mayors across the country are building safer streets and find ideas you can bring back to your community. Read our new MIPS roundup: mayorsinnovation.org/2026/09…

Join us next week on Oct. 8 for a practical conversation with water experts and municipal leaders on how cities can use better data, communications, and updated reconnection policies to advance water affordability while protecting utility revenue.💧 airtable.com/app3VBtoTLFitci…

Looking for ways to reduce city operating costs? Join GridWatch for a free webinar on Sept. 30 featuring lessons from Albuquerque, where the city used utility and facility data to identify more than $1.2 million in first-year savings! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

One week to go! 💧 Join us Thursday, Sept. 10 for a conversation on communicating about emerging water quality risks and building public trust. For mayors, city managers, and water utility practitioners. Register: airtable.com/app3VBtoTLFitci…

Every city faces different challenges when it comes to building decarbonization. 🏡 The good news? Cities are finding creative ways to cut emissions, lower energy costs and reach residents who need support most. Here’s what we learned: mayorsinnovation.org/2026/08…

At our Innovation Showcase last month, mayors had just three minutes to share innovative ideas from their communities, from welcome bags for new residents and affordable childcare to turning a demolished downtown site into a public space. mayorsinnovation.org/2026/08…

How should cities communicate with residents when PFAS and other water quality risks emerge? 💧 Join us Sept. 10 for a discussion on building trust, communicating risk clearly, and turning complex water quality information into actionable guidance. ➡️airtable.com/app3VBtoTLFitci…

Safe streets don’t have to wait for a perfect plan or a massive budget. 🚶 From data-driven investment in Salem to quick-build projects in Knoxville, city leaders at our Summer Meeting shared practical ways to make streets safer now. Read the recap: mayorsinnovation.org/2026/08…

What does it take to rebuild trust in local government?🗳️ At our Summer 2026 Meeting last month, mayors and civic leaders explored how cities can share power with residents, strengthen civic participation and, most importantly, deliver results. mayorsinnovation.org/2026/08…

Mayors have a unique ability to bring people together to address community challenges. In Farmington Hills, MI, Mayor Theresa Rich is using that power to improve food access through the Feed the Need FH Task Force. Read our latest Member City Spotlight ➡️ mayorsinnovation.org/2026/08…

That’s a wrap on our Summer 2026 Meeting! Thank you to all of the speakers, sponsors, and partners who made this meeting possible! A special shoutout to our host, @SatyaForMadison and her team at the City of Madison for all of their hard work. Learn more: bit.ly/MIP-S26

Thank you to Simply Spatial for sponsoring our Summer 2026 Meeting! Simply Spatial streamline decision-making clarity by building the connections between systems, data, and people through GIS, AI, IT, and cybersecurity solutions. Learn more: simplyspatial.com/mip

Thank you to @NotWithOurMoney—a national grassroots campaign that leverages city and state procurement, purchasing, and pension power against corporations underwriting authoritarianism—for their support of the Summer Meeting. Learn more: notwithourmoney.org/

Thank you so much to our Platinum Sponsor, GridWatch for their support of our event. Building energy efficiency is critical for reaching climate goals and saving money on energy bills. Learn more about how Gridwatch can help your city and residents: gridwatchems.com/

Thank you to Go Vocal for their support of event. Go Vocal empowers governments to collect input from residents anytime and anywhere. We’re grateful to our sponsors for helping to make this event possible. Learn more: govocal.com/

Thank you @ridewithvia for sponsoring our Summer 2026 Meeting! Via provides innovative mobility solutions, ensuring affordable & sustainable transportation services worldwide. Learn how you can transform your public transit with cutting-edge technology:tpridewithvia.com

Public parks support healthy, well-connected communities. We're grateful to @TPL_org for their sponsorship of this meeting and their continued support of our network. Thank you! Learn more: tpl.org/

We’re grateful to our local sponsors, @DestinationMSN and @BCycle for their support of the MIP Summer 2026 Meeting! We can’t wait to show off some of Madison’s iconic attractions, food, trails, and activities—thank you for helping make this event possible!

We’re thrilled to welcome Summer Meeting attendees to our hometown of Madison, WI🦩🧀🦡 today! Whether you’re able to attend the conference or not, you can view all meeting materials on our website: bit.ly/MIP-S26.