National Civic League
The
National Civic League is an
organization founded in
1894 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a meeting of civic leaders, policy-makers, journalists, and educators (including
Theodore Roosevelt,
Louis Brandeis, Marshall Field, and
Frederick Law Olmsted) to discuss the future of
American cities. Originally called the
National Municipal League, it aimed to increase the transparency and honesty of city governments, and share knowledge across cities.
It is best known for the All-America City Awards, given to 10 communities annually. It also has a Community Services Program, New Politics Program, and Federal-Community Partnership Program.
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