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State of Maryland Office of the Governor
Governor Moore and Bloomberg Philanthropies Launch State Innovation Team to Reduce Child Poverty in Maryland
Bloomberg Cities Network
5 Summer Reads for Urban Innovators
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.
Innovation-Driven Collaboration: How Partnerships Powered Direct Cash Assistance Delivery in Los Angeles
New research highlights the city of Los Angeles’ COVID-19 pandemic response as an example of how innovation can increase the speed of addressing resident needs.
Current News
Celebrating One Year
Amanda Daflos marks her first year as Executive Director of Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins and reflects on the center’s impact on transforming government and improving lives.
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation Expands Innovation Training to 13 New Cities
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation is now training 13 diverse cities in five countries with the 2022 Innovation Training Program, equipping city leaders with innovative tools to address pressing challenges like climate change and violence.
From the “Start” of Innovation to a New Chapter, Amanda Daflos on Datapoints
Innovation transforms problems into opportunities for cities. Amanda Daflos, BCPI Executive Director, discusses innovation’s role in government, its link to data, and early i-team success in driving better results and impacting millions.
4 Lessons on Listening to Residents
Innovator Tommi Laitio, Helsinki’s head of culture and leisure, has delivered 100M+ resident experiences of transformation, his success hinging on resident engagement. Discover his effective listening strategies for cities.
New Year, New Momentum
In 2021, the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation thrived, driving urban innovation through teams, grants, and training. Exciting plans ahead for 2022 in partnership with cities worldwide. – Amanda Daflos, Executive Director.
Creating a Resource for City Workers to Transform Government
Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, Amanda Daflos, former Chief Innovation Officer for Los Angeles, highlights the significance of empowering local leaders for driving innovation to enhance city outcomes.
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.