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People, Policy, and Possibility: Newark’s Path to a Green and Resilient Future
November 3, 2025
BCPI Summer Scholar Lyonne Zhu reflects on her summer embedded in Newark City Hall, exploring how resident-led innovation drives sustainable change.
From Crisis to Care: Reykjavík’s Bold Leap to Provide Innovative Support for Every Child
In 2021, Reykjavík’s leaders faced an urgent need for better, faster support for students. Through the work of the city’s digital i-team, with backing from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, city leaders launched an ambitious plan to merge digital innovation with human-centered care to create A Better City for Children.
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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.
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University Establish the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins establish the $43M Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation. It trains city leaders, conducts research, and advances urban problem-solving and promotes innovative governance.
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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.
Explore & Engage
The Path to Public Innovation Playbook and Toolkit offer comprehensive guidance designed for city leaders and practitioners aiming to build innovation capacity, improve resident outcomes, and promote trust in government. Featuring lessons from i-teams in cities across the globe, the Playbook and Toolkit provide practical frameworks to deliver impact and achieve systems-level transformation.