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Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $200 Million Commitment to Support U.S. Mayors Taking on Climate Change
Bloomberg Cities Network
Addis Ababa tackles poverty with a solution as big as the problem itself
How Love Your Block Shaped Citywide Governance in Lancaster
The City of Lancaster’s block-by-block approach to improving resident quality of life – sparked by Love Your Block program participation – is now a model for innovation citywide.
How Love Your Block Shaped Citywide Governance in Lancaster
The City of Lancaster’s block-by-block approach to improving resident quality of life – sparked by Love Your Block program participation – is now a model for innovation citywide.
Current News
Current News
How Orlando’s Bold Efforts on Youth Homelessness Generated New Approaches
Innovative work from leaders in Orlando, Florida is helping to address one of the toughest issues facing many cities across the world: youth homelessness.
New Case Study Shows Four Inclusive Placemaking & Equity Lessons from Memphis
In “Inclusive Placemaking: Tom Lee Park, Memphis,” researchers from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins explore four key lessons from Memphis that can aid other cities in putting equity commitments into action.
From Campus to City Hall: Johns Hopkins Students Shine New Light on Public Innovation Careers
The inaugural Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins Summer Scholars recently took the stage at the Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., to showcase the result of blending academic rigor and real-world experiences.
Progress and Possibility: What City Innovation is Showing Us Today
Executive Director Amanda Daflos marks two years of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins, showcasing global cities’ innovative approaches to public service, digital access, and civic engagement.
Innovation Conversation: How Trustworthiness Sparks and Sustains Public Innovation in Barranquilla, Colombia
Inaugural Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow and public trust researcher Terrance Smith shares on the impacts of trustworthiness and partnership in the lives of residents in one of Colombia’s most well-known cities.
Love Your Block Applications Open!
Applications are now open for the 2023 Love Your Block Program. U.S. cities with a population of 30,000 people or more are invited to apply to this transformative program. Twenty selected cities will receive financial support, technical assistance, and embedded, full-time staff to spark and implement new, community- driven improvement projects.
Upcoming Opportunities
Visit the Bloomberg Cities Network
The Bloomberg Cities website both spotlights best-in-class efforts in cities and provides access to cutting-edge resources and support for city leaders.
Join the Local Infrastructure Hub
The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the 400+ federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.