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With new initiative, Johns Hopkins aims to enhance its collaborations and impact in Baltimore

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The state of cities and the future of the field: advancing mayoral ambition and public innovation in 2024

Public Innovation in Creative and Ambitious Cities: The Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Highlights

OCT 1, 2024

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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Love Your Block Applications Open!

Love Your Block Applications Open!

Applications are now open for the 2023 Love Your Block Program. U.S. cities with a population of 30,000 people or more are invited to apply to this transformative program. Twenty selected cities will receive financial support, technical assistance, and embedded, full-time staff to spark and implement new, community- driven improvement projects.

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From Innovation by Crisis to Innovation by Culture

From Innovation by Crisis to Innovation by Culture

The pandemic prompted innovation, but leaders must embed it in governance culture. Stephen Goldsmith and Amanda Daflos advocate data use, staff empowerment, diversity, and procurement. They assert it’s time innovation become the governance standard.

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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.

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.