Immigrant Integration

Resources and case stories about the integration of immigrants into the broader civic, economic and political life of their communities, with an emphasis on immigrant “welcoming” efforts.

California Cities Featured in “The Receiving Communities Toolkit”

The City of Cupertino and Redwood City are featured in The Receiving Communities Toolkit: A Guide for Engaging Mainstream America – a reference guide to help build stronger communities by bridging divides between immigrants and longer-term residents.

New immigrant business owners in California generated $34.3 billion in 2010. 33.4% of owners are immigrants. 676,537 new owners (2006-2010).

California’s Local Agencies Spotlighted in Report on Role of Immigrants in Community Life

A new publication released today from the Immigration Policy Center, “Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Innovation and Welcoming Initiatives in the Golden…

California’s Cities are Welcoming America’s First Two Affiliates

The Institute for Local Government’s public engagement program partnered with Welcoming America to support the launch of the first two immigrant welcoming initiatives in California. Both communities – Redwood City and Oakley – undertook intensive multi-sector planning efforts, with local officials as substantial partners to develop their respective “welcoming” programs.

Approaches to Immigrant Integration in California Cities: Opportunities for Local Officials

This League of California Cities 2011 Annual Conference session, Approaches to Immigrant Integration in California Cities: Opportunities for Local…

Municipal Innovations in Immigrant Integration: 20 Cities, 20 Good Practices - National League of Cities' Center for Research and Innovation

This publication features the “top 20 Cities with the best innovative programs and initiatives in the area of Immigrant Integration in the country…

Civic Engagement and Recent Immigrant Communities: A Planning Guide for Local Officials and Community Leaders - National League of Cities' Center for Research and Innovation

This planning guide presents local officials with the first steps and directions for developing or re-establishing efforts toward integrating…

California Immigrant Integration Scorecard: USC Center on Immigration Integration, September 2012

The scorecard identifies regions that are more successfully integrating immigrants, and offers recommendations to improve regional economies and…

City Managers Learn about Immigrant Welcoming Initiatives in California

City managers from throughout California participated in the session, Strengthening Communities: Building Relationships between Immigrants and Longer-…

Immigrant Integration Case Stories

Learn how local governments and their communities are successfully integrating immigrants in the civic and public life of their communities.