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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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The Sense of the City

The Sense of the City

Tommi Laitio, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow, explores shared spaces in cities and examines the balance of freedom and structure for better urban living through intentional design and action through the lens of global case studies.

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Celebrating One Year

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.

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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.