The Mayors’ Institute on City Design is a National Endowment for the Arts leadership initiative in partnership with the American Architectural Foundation and the United States Conference of Mayors. Since 1986, the Mayors’ Institute has helped transform communities through design by preparing mayors to be the chief urban designers of their cities. Learn more at www.micd.org about the program.
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A video celebration of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design for its 25th anniversary. >
Video testimonials from 21 alumni mayors on the transformative impact of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design. >
Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz explains the key role MICD played in the development of a comprehensive design vision for his city. >
Mayor Elizabeth Kautz discusses how the Mayors’ Institute helped catalyze change in her city. >
The impact of the Mayors’ Institute can be seen in a more vibrant Long Beach. >
A video illustration of the role the Mayors’ Institute on City Design has played in revitalizing Louisville. >
Congressman David Cicilline discusses the transformative experience he had at MICD as mayor of Providence. >
A call to action built on the foundation of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design. >
AAF President and CEO Ron Bogle discusses the essential role of design in civic leadership. >
Video coverage of the plenaries and lunch sessions at the 2011 National Mayors Summit on City Design. >
