what problems are citizens thing big cities suffering? give solutions
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10. Health Care
Policies addressing substance abuse, fueled by an increase in opioid addiction, represented much of the coverage of health related topics in this year’s State of the City speeches. Every day, 78 Americans die from an opioid overdose. Mayors are on the front line of this crisis—it affects their residents, and even their own family, on a daily basis.
9. Technology and Data
Cities are using data and technology to make themselves smarter, more effective, and enhance service delivery. In this year’s speeches, a range of cities committed to becoming smart cities, with classrooms, neighborhoods and businesses leveraging technology to become better connected and more productive.
8. Demographics, Diversity, and Inclusiveness
America is a diverse society, and discussions of inclusion were prevalent in a number of mayors’ speeches this year. Increasingly, cities have sought to broaden opportunity and human rights, and in response have faced opposition and pre-emptive policies from their state governments. Mayors view opportunity and inclusiveness as critical benchmarks of a successful community—and we find that they are putting up a fight for these values.
7. Energy/Environment
Mayors continue to be focused on the impact of climate change and developing innovative policies for greater environmental and energy sustainability. Last year was a monumental one for mayoral climate leaders both at home and abroad. Last year, 510 global mayors traveled to the COP-21 conference in Paris to be a part of the historic agreement and advocate for sound environmental policy for cities throughout the world.
6. Housing
Housing issues are always critical for mayors. In this year’s survey, blight was a widely discussed topic among mayors—with affordable housing and homelessness continuing to be top issues for cities. Many mayors across the country announced plans to alleviate the housing burden that exists for many, especially for seniors and veterans.
5. Education
As the conversation about inequality and opportunity gets louder across the country, a growing body of research acknowledges the power of education and youth focused programs to foster upward mobility. Many mayors announced policies aimed at closing the educational achievement gap between groups defined by socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and gender.
4. Infrastructure
From bike paths to sewer systems, infrastructure is a wide ranging topic that receives top billing in Mayoral addresses year after year. The lead crisis in Flint demonstrated the vast effect infrastructure decisions can have on the lives of our most vulnerable residents. Mayors are also taking steps across the board to improve health outcomes by linking elements of infrastructure to public health. Our city leaders also stressed the importance of active and safe transportation to the vitality of their cities.
3. Budgets
Mayors noted the relative strength of their cities’ finances. Many cities are returning to pre-recession levels of fiscal health, and numerous mayors are committed to raising the level of service their cities’ provide without raising taxes. Fiscal discipline continues to be a primary goal for leaders as they chart the path forward.
2. Public Safety
Public safety is always a top priority of city leaders. Mayors see the alleviation of crime and keeping community members safe as one of the most critical components of their jobs. Many mayors reported an uptick in crime within their cities and this trend, noticeable across the country, was particularly alarming for homicide. However, even though the short-term homicide trend is pointed in the wrong direction, crime is still at the lowest point in decades.
1. Economic Development
Economic development is once again the most discussed topic in mayors’ addresses. Mayors touted the many gains in business and job growth in their cities. More and more cities are making it easier for entrepreneurs to start or grow a business. And, still a growing number of cities are working to unleash the creative potential of small-scale manufacturing and the maker movement—an ever growing group ranging from hobbyists and tinkerers to independent inventors and designers.
Our city leaders are at the front line of innovation, working with people across the spectrum to create more inclusive, economically strong cities. Mayors are working to overcome challenges, grab opportunities, and make the future a brighter place. To forge a shared inclusive path forward, it’s time to look local.
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The problems suffered by the citizens of big cities are -:
*infrastructure.
*education.
*property.
*healthcare.
*diversity.
*housing.
*welfare.
*inclusive.
*pollution.
These problems are caused by people that's why people should take some measures to make the solutions of these problems.
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