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With new initiative, Johns Hopkins aims to enhance its collaborations and impact in Baltimore
Bloomberg Cities Network
The state of cities and the future of the field: advancing mayoral ambition and public innovation in 2024
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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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.
The Essential Force Needed to Drive Impactful Public Innovation
For government leaders who want to serve residents with excellence, the link between trust and public innovation has never been more important. This brief highlights how trustworthiness is at the core of cities’ successful innovation efforts.
Upcoming Opportunities
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.
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. Explore grant opportunities, find extensive webinars and learning opportunities, and take advantage of the Hub’s robust, pro-bono bootcamps for small- and mid-sized communities.