INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES INTERNATIONALLY

WHEREAS, cities all across the United States are engaged in the sharing of information and best practices in order to further development and innovative ideas in our cities; and

WHEREAS, many cities throughout the world are initiating innovative programs in such areas as brownfields redevelopment, adaptive reuse of buildings and structures, innovative mass transit and transportation planning, development of art, culture and recreational facilities, and urban planning and preservation of greenspaces; and

WHEREAS, numerous federal, state and local agencies exist that are able to facilitate the spread of information to nations and cities outside the United States; and

WHEREAS, the United States government has assisted numerous US cities in information exchanges and educational programs with cities overseas,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the U.S. Conference of Mayors strongly encourages more international exchanges between cities throughout the world;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the U.S. Conference of Mayors commends the numerous organizations involved in international program exchanges and encourages them to facilitate more such exchanges so that cities across the world can share innovative ideas and practices with each other.