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Highlighting cities solving problems and engaging communities with data. Directed by Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. Listen: #DataSmartCityPod
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"These digital tools can't be cute things that we use on top of a legacy government. We need to change the legacy government dramatically..." Stephen Goldsmith on the #DataSmartCityPod https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-gov-2026
Rethinking Government in 2026 | Data-Smart City Solutions
Rethinking Government in 2026 Episode 84 December 17, 2025 Betsy Gardner In our end-of-year episode, host Stephen Goldsmith reflect on 2025's most promising advancements in local government and shares his vision for how cities can harness generative AI to drive real change. Goldsmith discusses why a…
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December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"These digital tools can't be cute things that we use on top of a legacy government. We need to change the legacy government dramatically..." Stephen Goldsmith on the #DataSmartCityPod https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-gov-2026
We're sharing 3 key takeaways from our recent Community Data Health Initiative's Air Quality Learning Cohort meeting! datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/local-tools-...
Participants came together to share how local leaders are leveraging existing power and innovative mechanisms to protect residents.
Participants came together to share how local leaders are leveraging existing power and innovative mechanisms to protect residents.
Maximizing Local Tools for Cleaner, Healthier Air | Data-Smart City Solutions
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December 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We're sharing 3 key takeaways from our recent Community Data Health Initiative's Air Quality Learning Cohort meeting! datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/local-tools-...
Participants came together to share how local leaders are leveraging existing power and innovative mechanisms to protect residents.
Participants came together to share how local leaders are leveraging existing power and innovative mechanisms to protect residents.
As we close out 2025, we're sharing our most popular articles and episodes from the last year. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/the-top-ten-...
We're honored to serve as the central resources for city leaders, especially during challenging times, as these are also moments of great promise and potential.
We're honored to serve as the central resources for city leaders, especially during challenging times, as these are also moments of great promise and potential.
December 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As we close out 2025, we're sharing our most popular articles and episodes from the last year. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/the-top-ten-...
We're honored to serve as the central resources for city leaders, especially during challenging times, as these are also moments of great promise and potential.
We're honored to serve as the central resources for city leaders, especially during challenging times, as these are also moments of great promise and potential.
“Buildings form the foundations of cities, and how well the buildings perform will determine how well a city performs.”
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-mayors
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-mayors
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“Buildings form the foundations of cities, and how well the buildings perform will determine how well a city performs.”
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-mayors
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-mayors
New EOY ep! @goldsmithongov.bsky.social talks 2025's most promising advancements & how cities can harness tools like GenAI for real change in 2026. He also shares his hopes for next year: difficulties ahead, but also the potential for groundbreaking change. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-g...
Rethinking Government in 2026 | Data-Smart City Solutions
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December 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New EOY ep! @goldsmithongov.bsky.social talks 2025's most promising advancements & how cities can harness tools like GenAI for real change in 2026. He also shares his hopes for next year: difficulties ahead, but also the potential for groundbreaking change. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-g...
ICYMI @goldsmithongov.bsky.social wrote about how new technologies like #GenAI are shaping the future of parks and recreation!
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Shaping the Future: How Digital Tools Transform Parks and Greenways | Data-Smart City Solutions
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December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
ICYMI @goldsmithongov.bsky.social wrote about how new technologies like #GenAI are shaping the future of parks and recreation!
datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/shaping-futu...
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Most air pollution exposure happens indoors, not outside - and kids in older, underfunded schools pay the price. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-m...
Local leaders can support better ventilation, filtration, & monitoring to protect health & support learning.
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthySchool
Local leaders can support better ventilation, filtration, & monitoring to protect health & support learning.
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthySchool
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters for Mayors | Data-Smart City Solutions
Most air pollution exposure actually happens indoors, where Americans spend 90% of their time, making indoor air quality a critical but often overlooked public health issue. By treating clean indoor a...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Most air pollution exposure happens indoors, not outside - and kids in older, underfunded schools pay the price. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/indoor-air-m...
Local leaders can support better ventilation, filtration, & monitoring to protect health & support learning.
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthySchool
Local leaders can support better ventilation, filtration, & monitoring to protect health & support learning.
#IndoorAirQuality #HealthySchool
“Good data practices lead to accessible data,” Keegan Clifford, GIS Coordinator, Montgomery Parks https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-accessibility-mont-parks
Trailblazing Digital Accessibility with Montgomery Parks | Data-Smart City Solutions
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December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“Good data practices lead to accessible data,” Keegan Clifford, GIS Coordinator, Montgomery Parks https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-accessibility-mont-parks
“Previously, only one person could review physical plans at a time; now all 10 team members can review the digital submission simultaneously.” Michael Shannon, city of San Antonio
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
December 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Previously, only one person could review physical plans at a time; now all 10 team members can review the digital submission simultaneously.” Michael Shannon, city of San Antonio
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
Traditional public meetings often generate more heat than light. So what does real community engagement look like in an #AI era? Listen to Carrie Bishop and Rochelle Haynes talk all things data, GenAI, and community engagement 👇 https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leadership-ai-era
City Leadership in the AI Era | Data-Smart City Solutions
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December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Traditional public meetings often generate more heat than light. So what does real community engagement look like in an #AI era? Listen to Carrie Bishop and Rochelle Haynes talk all things data, GenAI, and community engagement 👇 https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leadership-ai-era
"For mayors who are leading on this agenda, what we're seeing is a real recognition that this is a leadership issue. It's not just a data nerds in the corner issue. It's actually fundamental to how a city operates in the modern era." #GenAI https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leadership-ai-era
City Leadership in the AI Era | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"For mayors who are leading on this agenda, what we're seeing is a real recognition that this is a leadership issue. It's not just a data nerds in the corner issue. It's actually fundamental to how a city operates in the modern era." #GenAI https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leadership-ai-era
“When you build your data, think about accessibility.” Keegan Clifford, GIS Coordinator, Montgomery Parks https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-accessibility-mont-parks
Trailblazing Digital Accessibility with Montgomery Parks | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“When you build your data, think about accessibility.” Keegan Clifford, GIS Coordinator, Montgomery Parks https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-accessibility-mont-parks
ICYMI: the value of public service and a new @harvardkennedy.bsky.social opportunity #AmericanServiceFellowship datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/recognition-...
by @goldsmithongov.bsky.social
by @goldsmithongov.bsky.social
The Recognition — and Nurturing — Our Public Servants Need | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ICYMI: the value of public service and a new @harvardkennedy.bsky.social opportunity #AmericanServiceFellowship datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/recognition-...
by @goldsmithongov.bsky.social
by @goldsmithongov.bsky.social
What happens when a city replaces paper-based permitting & inspections with a streamlined digital system?
In San Antonio it meant faster results, happier residents, & a model for other cities. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
#PublicSector #DigitalTransformation
In San Antonio it meant faster results, happier residents, & a model for other cities. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
#PublicSector #DigitalTransformation
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What happens when a city replaces paper-based permitting & inspections with a streamlined digital system?
In San Antonio it meant faster results, happier residents, & a model for other cities. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
#PublicSector #DigitalTransformation
In San Antonio it meant faster results, happier residents, & a model for other cities. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-permitting-service
#PublicSector #DigitalTransformation
🎧 In our latest #DataSmartCityPod, @goldsmithongov.bsky.social speaks with Rochelle Haynes @whatworkscities.bsky.social and Carrie Bishop
of @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social about how cities can pair intentional community engagement with #GenAI and #data. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leaders...
of @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social about how cities can pair intentional community engagement with #GenAI and #data. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leaders...
City Leadership in the AI Era | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🎧 In our latest #DataSmartCityPod, @goldsmithongov.bsky.social speaks with Rochelle Haynes @whatworkscities.bsky.social and Carrie Bishop
of @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social about how cities can pair intentional community engagement with #GenAI and #data. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leaders...
of @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social about how cities can pair intentional community engagement with #GenAI and #data. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/city-leaders...
"If we can clear out some of the tedium & create more space for play, more space for actual human collaboration because you're offloading all of these tedious things, a lot of great things are going to come out of that." https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/genai-actually-boost-public-sector-creativity
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"If we can clear out some of the tedium & create more space for play, more space for actual human collaboration because you're offloading all of these tedious things, a lot of great things are going to come out of that." https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/genai-actually-boost-public-sector-creativity
🗺️🌳Trailblazing digital accessibility! @montgomeryparks.bsky.social is showing how to build apps the right way, by centering accessibility from day one. Their Parks and Trails Atlas goes beyond legal checkboxes to truly serve ALL residents. #GISDay #GIS datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-acce...
Trailblazing Digital Accessibility with Montgomery Parks | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🗺️🌳Trailblazing digital accessibility! @montgomeryparks.bsky.social is showing how to build apps the right way, by centering accessibility from day one. Their Parks and Trails Atlas goes beyond legal checkboxes to truly serve ALL residents. #GISDay #GIS datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/digital-acce...
The TN Department of Environment and Conservation has a high-tech, data and GIS driven approach to preserving natural resources and maintaining safe, accessible parks for all visitors. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tennessees-gis-powered-conservation-efforts
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The TN Department of Environment and Conservation has a high-tech, data and GIS driven approach to preserving natural resources and maintaining safe, accessible parks for all visitors. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tennessees-gis-powered-conservation-efforts
San Antonio is setting a new standard for local government service delivery. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-...
By digitizing the permitting & inspection process, re-engineering workflows, & prioritizing a culture of customer service, the city has seen dramatic improvements - see more 👇
By digitizing the permitting & inspection process, re-engineering workflows, & prioritizing a culture of customer service, the city has seen dramatic improvements - see more 👇
San Antonio Digitizes Permitting, Focuses on Customer Service | Data-Smart City Solutions
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
San Antonio is setting a new standard for local government service delivery. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/san-antonio-...
By digitizing the permitting & inspection process, re-engineering workflows, & prioritizing a culture of customer service, the city has seen dramatic improvements - see more 👇
By digitizing the permitting & inspection process, re-engineering workflows, & prioritizing a culture of customer service, the city has seen dramatic improvements - see more 👇
What does the future of #climateaction look like? Integrated solutions that put health, equity, and tech at the center. Dive into the latest highlights from #NYC #climateweek and #UNGA80. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-climate-health-impact-metrics
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What does the future of #climateaction look like? Integrated solutions that put health, equity, and tech at the center. Dive into the latest highlights from #NYC #climateweek and #UNGA80. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/rethinking-climate-health-impact-metrics
Tucson is rethinking how city resources are distributed, using a data-driven approach to city services, aiming to address longstanding gaps in infrastructure and access. See how this works in our recent article below: https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/tucsons-equity-experts-changing-cities
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Tucson is rethinking how city resources are distributed, using a data-driven approach to city services, aiming to address longstanding gaps in infrastructure and access. See how this works in our recent article below: https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/tucsons-equity-experts-changing-cities
"Your ability to go in & have a dialogue with data is something that is quite possible these days. You're not waiting for the database engineer to get freed up...that is a skill set that people should lean into..." https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/genai-actually-boost-public-sector-creativity
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Your ability to go in & have a dialogue with data is something that is quite possible these days. You're not waiting for the database engineer to get freed up...that is a skill set that people should lean into..." https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/genai-actually-boost-public-sector-creativity
"Historic budget cuts and stricter work requirements will reduce SNAP access, but city leadership can soften the blow." See insights from Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich in our 1-page resource guide, a companion to her recent #DataSmartCityPod https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/snap-2025-what-mayors-need-know
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Historic budget cuts and stricter work requirements will reduce SNAP access, but city leadership can soften the blow." See insights from Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich in our 1-page resource guide, a companion to her recent #DataSmartCityPod https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/snap-2025-what-mayors-need-know
Sometimes the data challenge is too much data - so how can you organize it all for employees & the public? In TN, the Department of Environment & Conservation uses #GIS as the backbone: learn more by reading below. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tennessees-gis-powered-conservation-efforts
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sometimes the data challenge is too much data - so how can you organize it all for employees & the public? In TN, the Department of Environment & Conservation uses #GIS as the backbone: learn more by reading below. https://datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tennessees-gis-powered-conservation-efforts
Protecting natural resources is critical work. See how Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers and team manage recreation demands, combat invasive species, and maintain water and park safety with #GIS 🗺️
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Inside Tennessee’s GIS-Powered Conservation Efforts | Data-Smart City Solutions
As rapid population growth pressures Tennessee's natural resources and parklands, the state is leveraging advanced GIS technology and real-time data to balance urban development with conservation, str...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Protecting natural resources is critical work. See how Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers and team manage recreation demands, combat invasive species, and maintain water and park safety with #GIS 🗺️
datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tenne...
datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/inside-tenne...