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Recent Headlines
State of Maryland Office of the Governor
Governor Moore Announces Francesca Ioffreda as Chief Innovation Officer for the State of Maryland
Bloomberg Cities Network
Strategies for spreading AI throughout local government
Public Innovation in Creative and Ambitious Cities: The Center’s 2023-2024 Impact Highlights
SEP 18, 2024
In cities around the world, innovation is inspiring new creativity, ambition, and change to address the toughest challenges and largest opportunities.
Digital Innovation and Belonging: Insights from Bogotá’s Care Blocks
For unpaid caregivers, a resident-centered innovation effort made the difference in delivering critical social services.
Current News
A Bigger Table: Orlando Expands Youth Homelessness Conversation to Include a Key Partner
Orlando tackles youth homelessness with diverse teams and community engagement, leveraging the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s training. Their approach led to impactful research, federal funding, and inclusive solutions.
Gender Equity is Critical for Government Innovation
Gender equity is vital for inclusive government innovation. Diverse gender perspectives must shape decisions and include all identities. At the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, we prioritize gender diversity to create programs that benefit all.
A Public Sector Innovation First at Johns Hopkins – New Course Shines a Light on Innovation for Baltimore-based Students
We are proud to announce a course led by Fellows Tommi Laitio and Terrance Smith. The course aims to inspire future public servants in responsible urban design and inclusive planning, fostering innovation and trust in local government.
Learning Grounds for Conviviality
Tommi Laitio, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow, explores the concept of conviviality–living harmoniously with differences–within these environments and highlights the need to embrace discomfort and create spaces where everyone is valued.
Is Your Innovation Lab on the Map? Join the Research
The growth of public innovation since the 1990s is immense. A recent Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation brief tracks 119 units globally. Is your city included? Contribute your innovation stories in a 3-minute survey and help expand the field.
Can You Believe It? BCPI Celebrates One Year Since Our Launch
At CityLab, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute, BCPI celebrated public innovation achievements and diverse leadership. We celebrate our successful first year and help us continue building this network of support for cities.
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.