Writer and editor looking for stories of urban innovation and leadership in cities around the world.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2010
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Christopher Swope retweeted
Thrilled to partner with @GPLInc & @arizonafuture on this update of the 1987 “Peirce Report.” @BillFultonVta & @cswope revisit Neal Peirce’s seminal deep dive on Metro Phoenix & explore the region’s future.
Read the report:
gplinc.org/2025-peirce-repor…
Christopher Swope retweeted
The late journalist Neal Peirce was always on the road searching for promising policies, programs and ideas to write about in his syndicated newspaper column. That's why we offer journalists reporting travel grants. Apply here by Oct. 7:
nealpeircefoundation.org/app…
Christopher Swope retweeted
A New Orleans nonprofit takes chefs out to see firsthand how a disappearing shoreline impacts seafood production. @RoryDoylePhoto, a 2022 Neal Peirce Foundation grantee, got the story along with writer @BoyceUpholt for @BitterSouth.
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Christopher Swope retweeted
As a journalist, the late Neal Peirce traveled constantly, to meet face-to-face with civic leaders and see for himself what made communities work better. That's why we offer journalists reporting travel grants. Apply here by Oct. 16:
nealpeircefoundation.org/app…
Christopher Swope retweeted
Attention journalists! Applications are now open for our 2023 grant program. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support travel within the U.S. to report on stories about city solutions. Apply by October 16! ⬇️
nealpeircefoundation.org/app…
Christopher Swope retweeted
Unpacking the secrets of culture change in city hall. Great Q&A with me & @alexshermansong by @cswope, at @publicinno, @BloombergCities. bit.ly/3yinQie
Christopher Swope retweeted
Excited to have the @ANCInnovation #iteams' work highlighted in @BloombergCities Spark. Learn more about a project to get the latest info to small businesses via the Anchorage Small Biz Alerts using SMS texts. Providing timely info, self-help, and one-on-one help. @cswope
When #Anchorage @MayorEthananc needed to get critical recovery information to businesses, he tapped the city's #iteam.
Learn how @ANCInnovation used its expertise to develop a text messaging tool that is helping engage more than 700 small businesses: buff.ly/3fVoHZf
Christopher Swope retweeted
President Trump might not mask it up, but mayors sure are - as
@nanwhaley @MayorHancock @SylvesterTurner @Mayor_Spicer and @wadetroxell show. #LeadershipMatters. buff.ly/2UQN5nR #MasksNow #COVID19
Christopher Swope retweeted
“Survey: U.S. mayors share their top coronavirus-related concerns” by @BloombergCities
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.@GuadalajaraGob is showing cities around the world how to squeeze petty #corruption out of permitting & licensing. Click through to the report - it's a great read on how low-level bribes happen and how to stop it. bit.ly/2O7oEif
Important research related to a group of public servants whose work we don't do enough to recognize: the people who answer the call when you dial 911.
Handling 911 calls is a stressful job with high turnover rates. A new study from @B_I_Tweets finds building a sense of belonging among dispatchers can help. @ElizabethLinos of @UCBerkeley’s @GoldmanSchool explains why here: bit.ly/35TVNnE
Thanks to @chrismichaelgdn and the rest of the @guardiancities team for showing us what the best in urban journalism looks like.
Well, that's it comrades. After six years @guardiancities is closing up shop. It's been an incredible honour and privilege: the best job in journalism, for a few reasons I wanted to mention briefly (1/11) theguardian.com/cities/2020/…
My friend Greg Scruggs sending the Washington @Nationals good vibes from the top of Oregon's Mount Jefferson. Hit one here, Juan Soto!
So happy to hear it when great ideas spread from one city to another and to play even the smallest role in helping that happen!
2/2 @accgov saw the project from a @FastCompany article inspired by a Bloomberg Spark @cswope article w/help from @rolandpersaud. The work was inspired by @codeforamerica's work w/SMS texting, @mRelief_form, @Durham_iteam, @twilio,.. Pay it forward Share! fastcompany.com/90403496/thi…
Christopher Swope retweeted
Mayors are on the front lines on advancing economic opportunities for their residents, and in our talk at last week’s #RFASummit, @GTBynum, @mayorcantrell, and @CityRochesterNY’s Mayor Warren nailed it on why this work is so important. Check it out: bit.ly/2MmrNZK
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#LocalGov innovation sometimes involves emerging tech. But more often it involves creative no-tech, low-tech and even old-tech interventions to address challenges in new ways. That’s why I love seeing ideas like this one from #Anchorage. Check it out: bit.ly/2kbZIKF
Best news I've heard all week! Glad to be able to keep reading @GreeneBarrett's keen insights on all things state and local.
Exciting news from @GreeneBarrett. Please retweet, so our sources will know where to find us. @NYSComptroller @DataKCMO @DougHallPhD @David_Hall @Debtwire_Munis @NPearlstine @policeofficer @plainredglasses @enfabian @4GovtExcellence @economistmom @ELGL50 @GeraldineEBaum
Christopher Swope retweeted
🚨 Tomorrow is #CityHallSelfie Day! 🚨
We spoke with @ELGL50 founder, @kowyatt, about how #CityHall Selfie Day came to be and why it matters. She even gave us her tips for how to take the best City Hall Selfie! 🤳
Master them all here: bit.ly/31J7wUl
For #CityHallSelfieDay the Swopes visited Montreal's beautiful hotel de ville. Love the family friendly separated bike lanes here and the pop up sidewalk cafes. Truly a city that's not afraid to innovate in how public spaces can be used for people over cars. @BloombergCities
