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New Playbook on Innovation for Cities, Mayors, and Governments
MAR 12, 2025
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook compiles 10-plus years of city experiences of innovation team best practices into a comprehensive guide for local governments seeking to drive meaningful change.
A Note From Our Team at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University
BCPI’s founding Executive Director Amanda Daflos reflects on her tenure at BCPI and her transition to a new role at Los Angeles City Hall.
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Why Cities Should Embrace Friction in Partnerships
Friction is everywhere in life. Local governments are no exception. This is not a bad thing. In fact, friction – the dynamic that arises from competing priorities, differing expectations, or variations in resources – creates meaningful opportunities for local...
Love Your Block Programs in U.S. Cities Open Mini-Grant Applications for Community Revitalization Projects
In cities across the United States, residents and community members can secure funding for their neighborhood improvement ideas – whether they range from removing trash and debris to creating or improving public spaces like playgrounds and community gardens. The...
New Playbook on Innovation for Cities, Mayors, and Governments
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook compiles 10-plus years of city experiences of innovation team best practices into a comprehensive guide for local governments seeking to drive meaningful change.
A Note From Our Team at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University
BCPI’s founding Executive Director Amanda Daflos reflects on her tenure at BCPI and her transition to a new role at Los Angeles City Hall.
Five Addressable Accessibility and Inclusion Gaps in Cities
As innovators, we face a pressing challenge: the need to design cities that embrace and support everyone – including those who live with a disability.
Public Innovation in Creative and Ambitious Cities: The Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Highlights
In cities around the world, innovation is inspiring new creativity, ambition, and change to address the toughest challenges and largest opportunities.
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Public Innovators Network
The Public Innovators Network welcomes local government leaders and staff who are committed to using innovation, data, collaboration, and resident engagement to deliver exceptional results for people. It is the premier place to learn from one another and access cutting-edge resources and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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The Path to Public Innovation Playbook and Toolkit offer comprehensive guidance designed for city leaders and practitioners aiming to build innovation capacity, improve resident outcomes, and promote trust in government. Featuring lessons from i-teams in cities across the globe, the Playbook and Toolkit provide practical frameworks to deliver impact and achieve systems-level transformation.