New American Initiatives

New American initiatives have sprung up all over the U.S. What do they do? They help cities attract and improve the integration of new immigrants into the community. Why is this important? Many cities want to grow their population base and this is a way to do it. Also, more and more areas have committed themselves to attracting international technical talent.

Stumped in finding information and research related to the role of new Americans in urban and regional development? Here are some places you might start your search:

GlobalPittsburgh

State of Iowa/New Iowan Centers

Workforce Investment Board of Louisville and Jefferson County

Building the New American Community (Nashville, Portland OR, and Lowell MA)

Colorado Trust: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative

City of Boston: Office of New Bostonians

New York City: Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

City of Louisville: Office for International and Cultural Affairs

City of Albuquerque: “Immigrant-Friendly City” Resolution

Source: New Americans and the Future of Pittsburgh: International Communities and Regional Economic Development, by John F. Donahue, Duquesne University, 2002.