Every day local leaders work to make their cities better places in which to live, work, and play. They approve projects to increase affordable housing, address homelessness, improve streets and roads, spur economic growth, and deliver essential services to protect citizens. 
 
The League is launching the #LocalWorks initiative to shine the spotlight on examples of local actions that are making a difference to their communities. See below how local works and if you have a #LocalWorks story to share, please contact your Regional Public Affairs Manager or the League's Communications Department.
 

City Projects

San Diego Converts Convention Center into Homeless Shelter in Response to COVID-19
March 25, 2020
City leaders are stepping up with solutions for protecting those that are experiencing homelessness in their communities during the pandemic. San Diego converted its convention center into a shelter for the homeless population in the county to reduce the chance of the virus spread. 
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Grass Valley New Field for Community Resiliency
February 20, 2020
California droughts heavily impacted Grass Valley’s fields and parks, resulting in uneven dirt spaces and costly to water and maintain. The city heard the cry of unhappy residents and proposed a one-cent sales tax for police, fire, road improvements, and parks. After voter approval, the city partnered with the Grass Valley School District to create a $1.5 million all-season 84,000-square-foot all-weather sports field for school and public use.
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Napa County and Cities Pass TOT Measure for Housing
February 20, 2020
Six jurisdictions in Napa County, including the cities of American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa, St. Helena, and Yountville, and the county,  formed a unique partnership to raise funds for workforce housing, so that the people who work in Napa County can live in Napa County. 
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Permanent Supportive Housing in Pasadena
February 20, 2020
The city of Pasadena allocates $3 million annually to fund housing and supportive services for individuals, families, and youth in an effort to end homelessness in their community. Multi-unit housing sites Marv's Place, Euclid Villa, and Centennial Place provide permanent homes for formerly homeless families in the region. Each location offers onsite supportive services with tools and resources to help end the cycle of homelessness and increase long-term stability.
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