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People, Policy, and Possibility: Newark’s Path to a Green and Resilient Future
November 3, 2025
BCPI Summer Scholar Lyonne Zhu reflects on her summer embedded in Newark City Hall, exploring how resident-led innovation drives sustainable change.
Turning Resident Insight into Action: Savannah’s Sponge Block Prototype
Savannah’s i-team is co-creating flood solutions with residents using hyper-local knowledge that national data models miss.
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Innovative Approaches to Foster Connection in Public Space
There is untapped power in public spaces to foster social connections. As our neighborhoods and schools—the places where we normally make social connections—are becoming ever more income-segregated, cities all over the world are pursuing practical ways to spark connections using parks, markets, and other civic spaces that bring visitors from all walks of life together.
Turning Resident Insight into Action: Savannah’s Sponge Block Prototype
Savannah’s i-team is co-creating flood solutions with residents using hyper-local knowledge that national data models miss.
Inside City Hall: Summer Scholars Drive Innovation
BCPI Summer Scholars partnered with city halls nationwide in 2025 to spur innovation in public safety, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Inaugural Public Innovators Network Summit Insights
The Public Innovators Network Summit brought 155 city leaders together to reimagine how governments sustain innovation and improve residents’ lives.
People, Policy, & Possibility: Newark’s Path to a Resilient Future
BCPI Summer Scholar Lyonne Zhu reflects on her summer in Newark City Hall and how resident-led innovation drives sustainable change.
Why Cities Should Embrace Friction in Partnerships
Friction in partnerships catalyzes innovation. Learn how cities like Amsterdam are leveraging partnerships to enhance the design and governance of public spaces.
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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.
Explore & Engage
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.