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JHU Hub
With new initiative, Johns Hopkins aims to enhance its collaborations and impact in Baltimore
Bloomberg Cities Network
The state of cities and the future of the field: advancing mayoral ambition and public innovation in 2024
New Playbook on Innovation for Cities, Mayors, and Governments
MAR 12, 2025
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook compiles 10-plus years of city experiences of innovation team best practices into a comprehensive guide for local governments seeking to drive meaningful change.
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
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.