Next City is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire social, economic and environmental change in cities through journalism and events around the world.

Their vision is for a world in which cities are not in crisis and are instead, leading the way toward a more sustainable, equitable future.

Next City provides daily online coverage of the leaders, policies and innovations driving progress in metropolitan regions across the world. In an age when original, on-the-ground reporting is increasingly rare, they send their writers into urban communities around the world to produce their award-winning longform content. In addition to our online journalism, they produce events including an annual urban leadership conference, Vanguard.

Originally named The Next American City, the organization began publishing a quarterly magazine in 2003. What started as a black-and-white printed publication staffed by volunteers ultimately grew into a popular and influential magazine that reached 1 million people over the course of its 31 issues. Today, Next City is a trusted voice on urban policy, reaching more than 2.5 million readers through its website and influencing conversations across the media landscape. If you are interested in inviting Next City to join your next event, please reach out through their  Meet the Experts page.

Next City deeply appreciates its current funders: Ford Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, The Knight Foundation, and The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, as well as their many other generous donors across the country. Support Next City’s work by making a 100% tax-deductible donation today.