Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson joined mayors and climate experts from across the country this week to talk about extreme heat, wildfires, and what cities are doing to protect their communities — with or without federal support. Read the full article here.

Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable — it can be deadly. @NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found the true toll is 5 times higher than official counts. Climate Mayors Extreme Heat Toolkit equips mayors to keep residents safe and communicate with clarity. Read it here:

Cities shouldn't have to choose between economic growth and the needs of their communities. As data centers multiply, Flagstaff’s Mayor Daggett is clear: demand isn't slowing down — but that doesn't mean cities have to accept the status quo.

In a new episode of the @lincolninstitute Land Matters podcast, Mayor Justin Bibb gets candid about revitalizing Cleveland: turning vacant land into opportunity, reimagining the Lake Erie waterfront as "America's North Coast," and proving that mid-sized cities can lead on issues that matter most.