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  • Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

    As we move past election season and turn our attention to the new year and a new legislative session, it feels fitting to focus on the common goals and shared purpose that will keep our cities and state moving forward. This issue of Cityvision embraces this theme, showcasing how we are indeed stronger together.

  • City Conditions Survey data story

    Highlights from this year’s AWC City Conditions Survey indicate significant concerns around fiscal security for cities.

  • Civic voices: Innovative approaches to public engagement and communication

    Across the state, city leaders are seeking ways to bridge the divides in their communities and improve civic discourse. This issue offers ideas, inspiration, and strategies to break through the noise and negativity and foster better dialogue. From working toward a gender balance in local leadership, to overcoming language barriers, to engaging local youth, to unlocking the untapped potential of civic pride, cities across Washington are making local government more inclusive and welcoming to all.

  • Urban/Rural addition

    From 2014 to 2023, the state’s population increased by 14.54%, with an estimated 5,288,492 Washingtonians living in an incorporated area.

  • Double duty

    Micki Harnois on lessons learned from working as a clerk/ treasurer in one small town, while serving as an elected official in another.

  • Future perfect: Cities planning for a better tomorrow, and building upon the past

    Whether planning for growth or enriching economic strategies, cities are leading the charge. Check out these stories of lessons learned, and insights shared from Washington's cities—large and small.

  • All about AI

    Envisioning a new world (for cities), bravely.

  • Funding the future

    Every year, AWC provides cities with the opportunity to contribute to our collective city data through the City Conditions Survey.

  • Resilient cities: Strategies for emerging stronger on the other side

    Cities are workshops of change, always adapting to evolving conditions. Catch these inspirational stories of how Washington cities have confronted unforeseen challenges and emerged stronger on the other side.

  • Putting Cityvision on the map!

    Did you know there’s an interactive map of Cityvision feature stories and mayor profiles going back to 2016?

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