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Q: Where is there a nation-wide, trustworthy, in-depth repository of accurate information on racial wealth disparities in America?
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Check out our recent #MapMonday feature to learn more! datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/map-monday-bla
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"I went to five different websites before I got to the [benefits] application." Layan Ammouri, policy director for Multnomah County Commissioner
See how a new pilot program is eliminating these inefficiencies for residents!
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What's going on #ThisWeekInData?
Check out stories from and to see what's new in data, tech, and innovation 📰 📰
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"US homes are about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. Just US homes themselves as a sector are ranked against Brazil and Germany in terms of the total sizes of greenhouse gas emissions." #datasmartcitypod
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What is the 'pre-decisional opportunity' and why is it important for community engagement?
Listen to civic participation expert explain how cities can build civic power and civic voice while advancing equity on the #DataSmartCityPod. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/pre-decisional
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In honor of #WorldWaterDay2023 we're sharing our recent article about preventing water shutoffs in !
New today!
See how this pilot program is helping residents access the services they need - and making sure they're enrolled for all the benefits they qualify for. A great program for parents, families, and seniors!
How can city leaders manage daily functions, innovate processes and tools, and remain focused on the needs of their ultimate customer - the resident?
Read the article below to see how NYC is balancing these pillars through streamlining and organization. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/new-york-city%
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"Now is the time for local and state officials to modernize business processes that produce ongoing operational and financial benefits." datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/10-ways-state-
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Listen to the full episode at data-smart-city-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/housi
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New episode of the #DataSmartCityPod with @carlosonhousing @Harvard_JCHS is out today!
Fantastic conversation about climate migration, the history of displacement in America, and community bonds as infrastructure. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/why-housing-an
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New episode of the #DataSmartCityPod with is out today!
Fantastic conversation about climate migration, the history of displacement in America, and community bonds as infrastructure. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/why-housing-an
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Why does disaggregating data matter for equity?
Learn from and see why the work in Portland, OR is a leading example in the article below - and see what lessons can be applied to other cities. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/portland-disag
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New - check out 10 ways governments can make tech investments now, with serious benefits for the future. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/10-ways-state-
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Check out the article below to hear how Austin is planning mobility and transit infrastructure to accommodate population increase! datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/mapping-new-mo
"We're at the beginning of an inquiry cycle, but we're building an evidence base to transform the way we do first response."
Read about the work done by Jaymes and and how it supports reform for 911/emergency response. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/humane-answer-
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"The has an incredible amount of clear, visualized data that dives deep into the intertwining issues related to the extreme racial wealth disparities in America." datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/map-monday-bla
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We have an important new article today discussing the evidence supporting alternatives to police response.
Analyzed by and , data on 's Support Team Assisted Response program showed a reduction in crime + cost savings. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/humane-answer-
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"Another pitfall with engagement efforts is making engagement the cherry on top, but really it needs to be baked in from the beginning. There needs to be pre-decisional opportunities for residents to do agenda setting." on the #DataSmartCityPod datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/pre-decisional
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Are *best* practices actually just *past* practices?
Listen to Carlo Ratti on the #DataSmartCityPod as he explains why best practices are too rooted in the past to be lessons for the future. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/carlo-ratti-ci
"Balance means that anything that evolves from the innovation work must focus on the needs of the resident, not the agency." datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/new-york-city%
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It's #MapMonday and we're featuring !
This national repository raises the standard of racial wealth data collection and provides a baseline for understanding - and improving - metrics of Black wealth like education and homeownership. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/map-monday-bla
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What role does the citizen-scientist have in collecting and sharing environmental data?
Read below to see how the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality created a successful community science program! datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/arizona-citize
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New episode of the #DataSmartCityPod Season 2 out now 🎧
from talks civic engagement, mixing digital and in-person opportunities, honoring trust, and when to bring residents into decision-making (hint: it's early).
datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/pre-decisional
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Our friends just published peer-to-peer advice + insights from experienced mayors, city officials, and experts across the US working to #reimaginepublicsafety. We often hear from our audience asking what they can do in this space, so we recommend checking this out!
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A new report from the GPL gathers insights from 26 local officials from across the country on the challenges & opportunities they face in advancing police accountability.
Read "Mayor to Mayor: Taking the Lead on Police Accountability" here
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Another great piece about how local leaders in NYC are improving services and leading on innovation and technology thanks to strategic organization.
Check it out below 🌆 datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/new-york-city%
"You're asking people to share information about themselves that in the past has been harmful. That has to be respected — if you're getting that info, you should be doing something good with it." Danielle Brooks
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It's that time of week again!
See what's going on #ThisWeekInData - we've got #trafficsafety #publichealth #urbanrecovery #downtownrevitalization #datadashboard stories from and . datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/thisweekindata
"Austin provides an example of how to combine a strategic framework with innovative technology and available funding for other mobility departments hoping to modernize." datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/mapping-new-mo
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We've long featured the excellent work done by cities with the assistance of ! Check out our site to see how cities certified through are tackling data governance, procurement, civic engagement, and more.
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Technical assistance from partners such as @Results4America and @govex_jhu is just one of the benefits of the @WhatWorksCities Certification process, as WWC Managing Director @RVHaynes explains. bloombergcities.jhu.edu/news/finding-b
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Did you see how is using GIS and maps to advance financial empowerment?
Check out the full article below to learn more! datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/advancing-fina
We got to learn from some of the best in !
Danielle Brooks from talks data standards, innovation , racial equity, and data standards - no wonder their work is a leading example 🏅🏅 datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/portland-disag
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Access to clean water is a basic human right - so why are people being penalized when they can't afford their 🚰 bills?
is using data to tackle this problem and ensure that no one goes without access. See how this model works below. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/using-data-pre
We've got a new article today from !
Read below to learn how is innovating on smart and strategic mobility ⤵⤵ datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/mapping-new-mo
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"Citizens are the ones who are going to inject a lot of creativity into this process." Carlo Ratti on the important role of civic engagement and responsiveness. #DataSmartCityPod datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/carlo-ratti-ci
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Did you know that noise pollution is a legitimate cause of health problems, like other, better-known pollutants such as carbon monoxide and lead?
Check out the Noisy City map and see - and hear - how auditory pollution impacts different neighborhoods. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/map-monday-noi
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"The use of paper kills a community science program."
See how created a streamlined, efficient, and data-driven #citizenscience program to monitor water quality in the state. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/arizona-citize
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We're kicking off season two of the #DataSmartCityPod with a fantastic new episode!
and Carlo Ratti, director of the Lab at talk about everything from edge computing to environmental sensors to early warning systems. datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/carlo-ratti-ci
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We have a great article from about the power of #citizenscience!
Read how is focusing on water safety and open data thanks to the contributions of everyday citizen scientists 👩🔬👨🔬 datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/arizona-citize
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What's happening #ThisWeekInData? We've got stories about transportation solutions from , noise pollution regulation in , SNAP access maps from , and more! datasmart.ash.harvard.edu/thisweekindata
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