COWS - High Road Strategy Center would like to wish you all happy holidays & a festive New Year!

Wow. What an amazing year it has been. Thanks to your support, 2023 has been a good year here at COWS. We released important publications, supported policy makers in pursuing the high road with training, webinars, convenings and direct technical support. We work hard to be both practical and visionary in our approach to strengthening equity, sustainability, and democracy in all that we do. Your support of this project is a key part of our success.

COWS - The High Road Strategy Center would like to thank you for making this year especially great. On behalf of our team, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Stay tuned for more exciting work including a special announcement in 2024! 

COWS Project Updates

Just Wrapped: PFAS Mayors Roundtable

The Mayors Innovation Project recently cohosted a successful virtual roundtable session with Mayor Katie Rosenberg of Wausau, WI, focused on addressing challenges related to PFAS contamination. The session, held on December 14, covered current efforts and potential solutions, and technical assistance offerings provided by the Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Subscribe to the MIP newsletter to be notified of the next opportunity to connect with leaders and gain valuable insights on this increasingly relevant challenge to cities.

New: Check out SSTI's 2023 Year in Review featuring a new blog post!

We're thrilled to announce State Smart Transportation Initiative's (SSTI) Year in Review! Throughout the year, SSTI connected with dozens of transportation officials, provided technical assistance to various projects, and shared best practices through blogs and webinars.

The Year in Review also features SSTI's latest blog post about the impact various state DOT leaders are having on cutting transportation emissions. Join us as we highlight all of their wonderful successes this year! Click here to learn more. 

New ProGov21 Roadmap: Data & Technology

ProGov21's December roadmap introduces best practices and strategies for collecting and managing high-quality information. Local governments function more effectively and waste less when they are informed by relevant local data.  However, becoming a truly "smart" city requires more than purchasing new gadgets and expert advice. To maximize the benefits of information technology and data analytics, local governments and communities must effectively integrate them into their infrastructure, governance systems, and culture.

Read the full roadmap here.

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