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From Innovation by Crisis to Innovation by Culture
The pandemic forced local governments to activate their innovation skill sets. Now city leaders must grow that spirit of inventiveness beyond the tactical, building it into the day-to-day work of government.
From Innovation by Crisis to Innovation by Culture
The pandemic forced local governments to activate their innovation skill sets. Now city leaders must grow that spirit of inventiveness beyond the tactical, building it into the day-to-day work of government.
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Our First Impact Report: How Work in 51 Cities is Changing the Public Innovation Field
We are excited to share a new landscape view on how more than 200 years of combined local government expertise is driving success in new and well-known programs. Download our first annual report.
Innovation Conversations: How Shared Management in Public Spaces Promotes Equity
Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow Tommi Laitio says cities can foster innovation, build local pride, and create efficiencies by including residents in the ownership and governance of shared spaces
A Bigger Table: Orlando Expands Youth Homelessness Conversation to Include a Key Partner
Orlando’s team centers lived experiences to transform services and equip leaders with new approaches
Gender Equity is Critical for Government Innovation
Governments create for everyone. That can’t be successfully accomplished without gender equity at every step.
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.
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...
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