Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University

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Harvard grad students: help the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative workshop a new teaching case on urban economic development, taught by Jorrit de Jong. Spots are limited, register by Nov 11: https://bit.ly/3YFxKG6.   📆 When: Thursday, November 14  📍Where: Bloomberg Center for Cities, Harvard Kennedy School  🍽️ Lunch will be provided. 

#CityBookshelf: Authoritarian Police in Democracy (Cambridge University Press & Assessment) by center faculty affiliate Yanilda María González of Harvard Kennedy School opens the “black box” of police bureaucracies to show how police forces exert power and cultivate relationships with politicians, as well as how social inequality impedes change. The book is a resource for activists and policy makers focused on building security institutions that are more democratic. Learn about González’s research: https://bit.ly/3A1RpYD.     #FacultyTuesday #cityresearch #DemocraticSecurity #leadership #cities #centerforcities  

After cities vote, new #mayors come learn at Harvard University. Learn about the Program for New Mayors: First 100 Days, where a select cohort of newly elected leaders learn together with Harvard faculty Mitchell Weiss, Kimberlyn Leary, and others, plus mayors who have been in their shoes (like Michael A. Nutter and Nan Whaley, below). More on this transformative program, which will take place from Dec 4-6 this year and is a collaboration of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, the United States Conference of Mayors, and our center: https://bit.ly/3NKPFX5. Bloomberg Cities

Learn how to use a research-backed framework to assess, articulate, and communicate shared values and motivate action in the Action Insights from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative: 

Harvard Kennedy School graduate Samantha Beck helped tackle childcare challenges in the City of Boise, Idaho as a Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow by assisting city staff to streamline permitting processes, cut fees, and reduce wait times. She also piloted new approaches to helping building owners make the switch to geothermal, as well as helping existing customers—including City Hall—use their heat more efficiently. Now she is taking her skills in innovation leadership to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. By leading at the city level, she says, “You’re closer to the people…and you have access to the budget and tools you need to implement change.” Read about her impact here: https://bit.ly/40hVSBf. Bloomberg Philanthropies #centerforcities #cityleadership #PublicService #cityresearch #cities

#CityBookshelf: Education Lead(her)ship (Harvard Education Press), co-authored by center faculty affiliate Monica Higgins of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, exposes the systemic obstacles that impede the professional advancement of women in K-12 education and identifies paths to empowerment for women in education. Learn about Higgins’ research: https://bit.ly/3NNLYQB.  #FacultyTuesday #EducationLeadership #WomenInEducation #K12Education #cityresearch #leadership #cities #centerforcities 

One pillar of our mission is supporting faculty collaboration in research areas important to the future of cities. Deepening this work, three Harvard University professors have been named as new faculty affiliates of the center. Maurice Cox of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Ruth Greenwood and Nicholas Stephanopoulos of Harvard Law School have joined 52 other affiliates—scholars and experts from nine Harvard schools and departments. Learn how faculty affiliates contribute to our mission to improve the lives of residents around the world: https://lnkd.in/ermrMptC. #cityresearch #cities #leadership #centerforcities 

🎙️ Are you subscribed to the Data-Smart City Pod from Data-Smart City Solutions? Former mayor, Harvard Kennedy School professor, and host Stephen Goldsmith gives you access to insights you won’t find anywhere else—directly from mayors and other leaders driving innovation in cities around the globe. 🌍 📊Discover how data is transforming government, from AI to equity to climate resiliency and more. With 15,000+ downloads in 100+ countries, this podcast is a must if you’re passionate about the future of cities. Read more & subscribe: https://bit.ly/3Ud5v0g. #DataSmartCityPod #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #centerforcities #DataDriven

#CityBookshelf: The Space Between Us (Cambridge University Press & Assessment) by center faculty affiliate Ryan Enos of the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences brings to life the connection between geography, psychology, and politics. Enos’ rigorous research in city neighborhoods provides lessons for city leaders and others interested in the profound effects of social geography. Learn more about Enos’ research: https://lnkd.in/eJhFuq8y #FacultyTuesday #centerforcities #cityresearch #SocialGeography #cities #NeighborhoodEffects