Articles by Kate Meis

About Kate Meis

Kate Meis is Executive Director of the Local Government Commission, a nationally recognized leader for livable communities focused on connecting local leaders, implementing innovative solutions and advancing smart-growth policies. Meis was recently recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy for her work on climate change as one of the ‘40 under 40 Young Leaders Who Are Solving the Problems of Today — and Tomorrow.” For more info about the LGC: lgc.org

Finding Success in the 21st-Century Community

Communities must rethink their business model to successfully respond to major stressors: (1) rapid population growth and urbanization; (2) declining municipal resources; and (3) growing risk and uncertainty caused by climate change. Growing Populations Flock to...