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Insights for Cities
When the work of city leaders, researchers, and innovation practitioners connect, new opportunities are created to improve the quality of life for city residents. Download these resources and insights for city leaders on the front lines of change in cities today.
Research Brief
Navigating Trust: Paving the Path to Public Innovation
Discover insights from Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow Terrance Smith on the critical role of trust in public sector innovation. Download Now
Impact Highlights
Creative and Ambitious Cities: 2023-2024 Impact Highlights
Learn how cities are moving toward brighter, more sustainable, and equitable futures through public innovation in our 2023-2024 Impact Highlights. Download Now
Case Study
Powering Relief for Angelenos: Emergency Pandemic Cash Assistance
Learn how Los Angeles’ direct cash assistance programs helped provide emergency relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download Now
Case Study
Public Innovation: Digital Transformation for Bogotá Care Blocks
Explore how Bogotá’s i-team, Laboratorio de Innovación de Bogotá (iBO), addresses the needs and fosters collaboration with caregivers, service providers, and community members in Bogotá, Colombia. Download Now
Case Study
Inclusive Placemaking: Tom Lee Park, Memphis
Learn how efforts to improve the Tom Lee Park transformed the Memphis, Tennessee, waterfront to become a more vibrant, inclusive space fostering joy and connection. Download Now
Impact Highlights
Partners in Innovation: 2021-2022 Public Innovation Highlights
In 200+ cities and six countries, BCPI drives impactful programs like Love Your Block and Digital i-teams. Download the 2021-2022 impact highlights to see the Center’s work in action. Download Now
Impact Brief
Public Innovation: 6 Ways Local Governments are Breaking Boundaries
The rapid growth of the Public innovation movement has revolutionized government solutions, from COVID-19 responses to reimagining parks and libraries. Download Now
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Discover More Public Innovation News
Get more insights on opportunities, new resources, inspiration, and news from cities across the globe from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. Read More
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.