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home mayors institute on city design watch recording social infrastructure is essential infrastructure shaping the affordable joyful city news contact about micd learn about the vision values and people of micd testimonials explore the experiences of mayors and design leaders participants view the many leaders who have participated in our programs our programs institute sessions our flagship program since 1986 virtual seminars engaging discussions on today s most pressing topics alumni advising matching alumni mayors with design experts for in depth follow up our impact our impact learn about micd s impact from coast to coast projects explore past projects mayors have brought to micd events resources city design leadership principles use our guides and toolkits to lead with design resources browse other helpful toolkits guides and funding sources design library explore learnings from city design projects around the country get involved news contact scissortail park oklahoma city ok designed by hargreaves jones photo by visit oklahoma city home home lead with design with a belief in the power of city design to transform communities the mayors institute on city design micd educates mayors to be the chief urban designers of their cities micd is a leadership initiative of the national endowment for the arts in partnership with the united states conference of mayors since 1986 we ve offered collaborative learning programs and resources to mayors in order to make a purposeful positive impact on america scissortail park oklahoma city ok designed by hargreaves jones photo by visit oklahoma city get involved learn more our purpose is to improve people s lives through design shaping cities that are resilient equitable and thriving arts culture development infrastructure policy planning public space revitalization arts culture development infrastructure policy planning public space revitalization solving arts culture challenges together individual and community values are expressed and validated through arts and culture we help mayors understand the expansive role that the arts can play in engaging communities building connections creating new narratives and driving economic development all arts culture projects solving development challenges together mayors can meet the needs of their communities through policies and programs that reduce disparities while fostering places that are healthy and vibrant whether addressing real estate transit safety public health or housing we look at how mayors decisions can positively impact the lives of all residents all development projects solving infrastructure challenges together we believe that every piece of infrastructure a city builds should contribute to the human spirit we help mayors understand how to build partnerships that ensure infrastructure investments are resilient sustainable and lead to a greater quality of life for their people all infrastructure projects solving policy planning challenges together municipal actions laws and processes can all impact city design bringing together experts across design fields we help facilitate conversations around policy so that mayors are informed and empowered to bring their vision to life all policy planning projects solving public space challenges together public spaces including parks streetscapes plazas and waterfronts often define a city our programs help mayors understand how these spaces can be created so that they are welcoming useful and unique to their community all public space projects solving revitalization challenges together every city has neighborhoods that have suffered disinvestment and decline despite often having resilient and steadfast residents we help mayors lift the voices of their neighborhoods leading to revitalization that celebrates culture and legacy and does not lead to displacement all revitalization projects bethlehem pa restoring an iconic steel plant into a vibrant venue for cultural events view project birmingham al transforming a neglected neighborhood landmark into a community centered hub view project alexandria va building a walkable vibrant neighborhood centered around transit access view project huntington wv leading with a bold plan to revitalize three distinct neighborhoods view project louisville ky reclaiming the ohio river as the city s front yard view project little rock ar transforming main street into the award winning creative corridor view project how to participate mayors we offer highly collaborative in person programs virtual learning and more to help mayors lead with design express interest design leaders be an active voice in meaningful conversations about the future of our cities while collaborating on real challenges that can improve lives express interest alumni whether you recently completed a session or are a long time graduate of micd we offer a variety of ways to stay involved and engaged in our programs upcoming events our impact 1 300 mayoral graduates 800 design leader alumni national impact representing all 50 states d c puerto rico guam learn more waterfront park louisville ky view project cayce river arts district cayce sc view project there are few public leadership programs in the country that understand the unique challenges and opportunities that mayors today face in designing equitable and thriving cities micd has equipped my city with a holistic new set of planning and design tools mayor rex richardson long beach ca 2022 present 2024 just city mayoral fellowship upcoming events alumni advising for 2026 participants micd alumni advising helps alumni mayors continue addressing the complex challenges facing today s cities beyond the traditional micd institute session model view event all events spring 2027 micd 84 tbd the 84th national session of the mayors institute on city design will take place in spring 2027 view event summer 2027 micd 85 tbd the 85th national session of the mayors institute on city design will take place in summer 2027 view event resources principles for city design leadership mayors institute on city design micd s principles for city design leadership are grounded in a simple idea the decisions mayors make every day shape the future of their cities learn more grants for arts projects national endowment for the arts view resource arts culture and transportation artplace america transportation for america view resource a mayor s guide to public life gehl institute view resource street design guides national association of city transportation officials view resource ready to lead with design contact us stay informed receive program updates event announcements and city design news email address subscribe thanks for subscribing micd is a leadership initiative of the national endowment for the arts in partnership with the united states conference of mayors since 1986 micd has helped transform communities through design by preparing mayors to be the chief urban designers of their cities 1620 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