NLC highlights Infrastructure Week 2026 takeaways
As Infrastructure Week 2026 wraps up, the National League of Cities (NLC) highlighted key updates on federal reauthorization discussions and advocacy efforts that will shape transportation and water priorities in cities nationwide.
NLC reiterated how powerful a partnership is, with the league working with major forces, including the Business Roundtable, TTD, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Association of Manufacturers and more, to support infrastructure investments and improvements across the nation.
NLC’s 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions report, which was released in advance of Infrastructure Week, shows that cities and towns have been working diligently to improve critical infrastructure assets. NLC found that infrastructure like power utilities, parks and broadband remains largely stable compared with 2022. However, conditions for water and sewer systems and streets show notable declines, reflecting aging systems, rising costs and tougher regulatory requirements.
