PUBLIC INNOVATION
Building results for people, cities, and communities
PUBLIC INNOVATION
Building results for people, cities, and communities
Welcome
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins drives innovation in local government by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research. Together with public servants and government innovators around the world, we are transforming the culture in municipal management, delivering exceptional results for residents, and deepening trust in public service worldwide.
News & Insights
News & Insights
A Public Sector Innovation First at Johns Hopkins – New Course Shines a Light on Innovation for Baltimore-based Students
“You’re really able to make a difference for people,” said Tommi Laitio, one of two inaugural Bloomberg Public innovation Fellows at Johns Hopkins University, speaking to undergraduate students about public service careers. According to Laitio, “You know your work...
Learning Grounds for Conviviality
Some friction is a natural feature of public spaces, even a good sign. Parks and libraries are ideal places for learning how to live with difference. By Tommi Laitio Restrooms and comic books. Irrigation and irritation. Dates and disagreements. Boilers and...
Is Your Innovation Lab on the Map? Join the Research
Since the 1990s innovation efforts, teams, and staff have grown exponentially, but just how large is the public innovation field? You can help update the answers. To date, 119 innovation units are being tracked from the global South to Asia, according to a...
Practice Areas
Innovation
The Innovation practice focuses on effectively using data, human-centered design, and community engagement to solve problems and drive better results for residents.
Digital
The Digital practice works with local governments to evaluate, improve, and scale their digital practices, bringing innovative digital solutions to cities and residents across the globe.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement practice draws on the insights and skills of residents to power local solutions for cities.
Academic
The Academic practice brings world-class research into government and helps leaders find the best and most effective solutions.
Communications, Tools, and Resources
The Communications practice leverages staff expertise to power storytelling efforts and foster connections among city and local government leaders across the world.
Innovation
The Innovation practice focuses on effectively using data, human-centered design, and community engagement to solve problems and drive better results for residents.
Digital
The Digital practice works with local governments to evaluate, improve, and scale their digital practices, bringing innovative digital solutions to cities and residents across the globe.
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement practice draws on the insights and skills of residents to power local solutions for cities.
Academic
The Academic practice brings world-class research into government and helps leaders find the best and most effective solutions.
Communications, Tools, and Resources
The Communications practice leverages staff expertise to power storytelling efforts and foster connections among city and local government leaders across the world.
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
108th mayor of NYC and founder of
Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of
Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
City leaders have made important gains over the past decade in building more creative organizations. The Center will fuel further progress and help policymakers think outside the box, test new ideas, and respond to emerging needs.
– Michael R. Bloomberg,
108th mayor of NYC and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
How We Support Cities
- Fellowships
- Grant Programs
- Research Collaborations
- Tailored Solutions
- Technical Assistance
- Training
How We Support Cities
The Center builds the skills and capacity of the individuals and teams who staff cities and serve residents through a variety of services, including:
FELLOWSHIPS
GRANT PROGRAMS
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TRAINING
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 Community
The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the nearly 400 federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.