Highlighting cities solving problems and engaging communities with data. Directed by @GoldsmithonGov at @CenterforCities @Harvard Listen: #DataSmartCityPod

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Joined March 2013
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Great story featuring @CLEMayorsOffice on how local leaders are stepping up to deliver cleaner air, with support from partners like @OurMayors @DataSmartCities @MeharryMedical. Check it out below.
For decades, EPA has played a critical role in improving air quality. But the Trump EPA has changed course and rolled back important protections against air pollution. In the absence of federal leadership, local leaders are acting for their communities. edf.org/ZuoM
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📚 We're pleased to announce the publication of @Kennedy_School's @GoldsmithOnGov and Kate Markin Coleman's new book, "Growing Fairly: How to Build Opportunity and Equity in Workforce Development" @BrookingsPress ken.sc/3s6td0y
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Great conversation on smart infrastructure last week with Jill Jamieson (@JlJamieson), Luna Lu (@LifeAtPurdue), and Betsy Gardner (@datasmartcities). If you missed it you can catch it on our latest pod: datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/da…
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🎙 In the latest episode of @Datasmartcities Pod, @GoldsmithOnGov, Jill Jamieson, Betsy Gardner, and Luna Lu make the argument for a strategic, smart infrastructure plan that integrates digital technology, sensors, and data bit.ly/3Aind5M
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🗓 TOMORROW 🕓 4:00 PM 🗣 Join us for a discussion with Betsy Gardner (@datasmartcities), Jill Jamieson, Luna Lu (@LifeAtPurdue), and @GoldsmithOnGov Register → bit.ly/3ubdq00
Did you know @DataSmartCities now has a podcast hosted by @GoldsmithOnGov? Check out the latest episode here! bit.ly/3x9iQbs
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🎙 In the latest @DataSmartCities pod, @GoldsmithOnGov sits down with @Esri's Jack Dangermond to discuss how cities can utilize multi-dimension GIS, the importance of mapping for equity-focused organizations, and so much more bit.ly/3zmZNw4
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🎉2021 WWC CERTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that @BloombergDotOrg has announced the 16 new cities to achieve Certification & the 23 cities that make up this year's cohort of WWC Certified cities. #CitiesWinWithData Learn more: bit.ly/WWCCert2021
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Simply having a dashboard available doesn't immediately translate to more engagement and transparency. The dashboard, map, or visualization must be easy to use and understandable to everyone notes @DataSmartCities datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/ne…
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"Well you don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand that we all live in interdependent regions." - @Richard_Florida discusses data, cities and structure in the latest @DataSmartCities podcast.ow.ly/b4qD50Fl8YD
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In my latest Pod episode, I interview the renowned professor and author @Richard_Florida. We discuss the interconnectedness of shared labor markets, how to address racially concentrated disadvantage, and the importance of a living wage. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/ne…
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City officials can learn from a growing number of municipalities, in the US and worldwide, that invest in their own internet networks @DataSmartCities bit.ly/35HmEFN
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📰 Explore #ThisWeekInData via Ash Center's @Datasmartcities, including news on: ▪️ Statewide health equity dashboards ▪️ City budgets to boost equity ▪️ Improving crime data reporting ▪️ Pandemic spurred data-sharing bit.ly/3cHlQV3
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City staff and residents in @chicago used the tools available to them during the pandemic to continue their #TogetherWeHeal initiative. Read more about how innovation and engagement can promote healing and equity in difficult times via @DataSmartCities: datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/ne…
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.@Results4America is taking nominations for this year's Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers! Submit a nomination to help us celebrate a team or individual in city government that is leveraging communications to make a difference. bit.ly/3fZNrmB
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A new @datasmartcities article by Nico Maffey examines how three cities in the Americas – Miami, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires ­– used data to guide their respective roads to recovery bit.ly/3uIfPha
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The latest episode of my @datasmartcities pod. Thanks @daeaves for the great discussion on data-driven decision making and cross-sector collaboration. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/ne…
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#PublicTransit can create equitable cities. To correct the current inequitable & unsafe #transportation landscape for women, cities need to 📊Collect aggregated data 📶Pilot new tech 🤝Conduct inclusive #CommunityEngagement Learn more, @DataSmartCities: buff.ly/33BoIhx
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Evaluation is a critical component to determining a program or policy’s effectiveness. But a lack of processes or limited resources can hinder cities from measuring impact. @datasmartcities shares cost-effective ways to help cities conduct evaluations: buff.ly/3dZOAcZ
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