Governments at the local level, while often lacking a voice in setting immigration policy, are responsible for many concrete aspects of migration, from the organization and use of public spaces to the development of affordable housing, and plans to meet the social, cultural, religious, and other needs of diverse communities. An example of this is the “DiverseCity” campaign in New York, which presents immigration as part of the city’s identity and richness. 

The City’s diversification strategy involves in-depth study of various sectors to understand the City’s strengths – and challenges – in a range of sectors, enabling the munciple government to outline a vision for each industry’s future and implement a set of actionable initiatives. Each step of the strategy includes the participation of key stakeholders in the private sector. This collaborative approach aims to position the City as a vibrant, global leader for the future, while simultaneously generating good jobs for tens of thousands of New Yorkers.