Next City

Applications are now open for Next City’s 2026 Vanguard Conference in Chicago. APPLY TODAY: nextcity.org/vanguard/apply Vanguard brings together 40 rising urban who are working to improve cities across sectors. Early bird deadline: April 7 Final deadline: May 14

Join us March 11 at 1 p.m. ET for a conversation with leaders from immigrant-serving nonprofit newsrooms across the U.S. We’ll discuss community-driven reporting, service journalism and new tools helping immigrants access critical information. Register: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Immigrant-serving nonprofit newsrooms are helping communities navigate federal immigration policy and daily life. Join us March 11 at 1 p.m. ET to hear how leaders from Documented, Conecta Arizona, El Tímpano and Sahan Journal are meeting the moment. Register:

The proliferation of bubble tea shops displacing Chinatown’s legacy businesses might not “look” like gentrification. That makes it even more insidious, some say. nextcity.org/features/the-b…

Lexington used a $1 million public contract to wipe out millions in hospital bills. In rural Paducah, organizers are crowdfunding — hoping to clear a fraction of that total without city hall. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

Next City is thrilled to announce that its 2026 Vanguard conference will be hosted in Chicago on Sept. 15-18, 2026. Applications are now open. The early-bird deadline is April 7. Applications close on May 14. nextcity.org/press/entry/ch…

Tomorrow, join Reimagining the Civic Commons to learn how public spaces can advance community resilience — and how you can bring these powerful strategies into your practice. nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Sponsored webinar: Join Reimagining the Civic Commons to learn how public spaces can advance community resilience — and how you can bring these powerful strategies into your practice. nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Food deserts aren’t accidental. They’re the result of systems that limit access to affordable, healthy food. Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET for The New Grocery Models to explore what’s working in Kentucky. nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Happening Today at 1 p.m. ET Explore how communities in Altadena are rebuilding after devastating wildfires, with a focus on inclusive, community-led design and architecture. nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Op-ed: Targeted federal revenue sharing would provide immediate fiscal relief and aid long-term economic recovery. Not only is there potential for bipartisan support, there's also precedent we can build upon. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

Courts blocked HUD’s attempted overhaul of the Continuum of Care Program, the federal government’s biggest pool of funds for housing homeless people. But providers are still unsure when — or how — this funding will arrive. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

How Addressing Heirs' Properties Can Build Wealth and Prevent Displacement. Register for the virtual event sponsored by Results For America nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Community-owned commercial real estate models are starting to make bigger splashes, thanks in part to building relationships with investors and officials who see their value. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

A look at how artists are shaping government by bringing creativity into governance in transformative ways—featuring examples like the bus art project covered in Next City. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Food deserts plague central and eastern Kentucky.But the core causes of these food deserts are symmetric – an inability, whether by foot or car, to reasonably access fresh, affordable produce and other foods. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

2025 was a landmark year for tenant organizing. In this webinar, we’ll examine emerging tenant-led movements, tools for holding landlords accountable, and legal strategies to preserve affordability and resist displacement. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

A conversation about creative, locally-driven funding models for affordable housing. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Explore how communities in Altadena are rebuilding after devastating wildfires, with a focus on inclusive, community-led design and architecture. Register for the virtual event: nextcity.org/events/detail/…

Join Next City’s live virtual celebration of the year's best solutions, featuring city-builders and evidence-backed sessions on climate recovery, affordable housing, creative civic infrastructure and more. RSVP: nextcity.org/events/detail/…