QualityCities.com Launches

Online magazine offers a new way to share cities’ stories

by Kelli Gemmer, Florida League of Cities

The Florida League of Cities magazine has been sharing the great work of Florida’s cities since 1928. Quality Cities magazine reports on legislation impacting cities, current issues affecting municipalities and innovative local government programs, services and events. Now, the League is offering a new way to share the magazine and showcase the impacts cities are having in their communities. In conjunction with this year’s Florida City Government Week, the League launched QualityCities.com, an interactive website that brings city stories to life beyond print.

As Florida’s municipalities have evolved, so have their ability to communicate. Technology provides a powerful, simple and cost-effective way to inform residents. To help cities tell their stories, the League has created an online presence that allows cities to share QC magazine in a digital space and reach more residents. The best part? Municipalities and residents can easily share articles directly to social media with just one click.

The new website features a digital version of the print magazine with easy-to-navigate pages, clickable links for more information, embedded videos within the same interface and mobile-optimized stories that make sharing and reading content easier than ever before.

QualityCities.com includes an interactive calendar section where municipalities can publicize their events, festivals, carnivals and more. The site also has a City Spotlights section highlighting municipal initiatives, from innovations and technology to festivals and new public safety programs.

Next year, we celebrate the League’s 100th anniversary, further reinforcing the importance of recognizing and empowering municipalities. Engage in this new way of telling our local stories, whether sharing an article you’ve been featured in, adding an event to the festival calendar or sending us initiatives to include in future editions. Visit QualityCities.com today to get started.

Kelli Gemmer is the Assistant Editor for the Florida League of Cities.