In this episode, Professor Stephen Goldsmith interviews Amanda Daflos, current executive director of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University and former chief innovation officer for the city of Los Angeles. They discuss Amanda's data-driven approach to police recruitment in LA, how her local government experience informs her role now, and why it's important for innovation teams to have a seat at the head table of government.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

At a recent event held at Harvard University the author, professor, and renowned urbanist Richard Florida spoke to chiefs of staff and deputy mayors of 30 large US cities, and we're releasing the audio of that speech with a bonus question and answer session. Listen to Florida talk about the way the pandemic spread the housing unaffordability crisis, why cities must stop chasing businesses to the bottom, and beliefs he's rethinking about the future of cities in this exclusive episode.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

Professor Goldsmith talks with Zach Tumin and Maddy Want about their new book "Precisely: Working with Precision Systems in a World of Data." Want and Tumin review what a precision system is, explain the importance of real-time data, and discuss real-world examples. They review what precision looks like in practice - both the successes and failures - what we can learn from them.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

In this episode Professor Goldsmith interviews Carlos Martín about his work as the project director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. They discuss Martín's background as an architect and engineer and how that informs his view of public policy and governance, the history of displacement in America, and why community bonds are a key aspect of infrastructure.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

In this episode Professor Goldsmith interviews Dr. Hollie Russon Gilman, a political scientist and civic strategist researching the intersection of civic engagement, digital technology, and governance. They discuss Gilman's work assisting with participatory budgeting processes, her democracy research at the Harvard Ash Center, and how - and when - to provide more inclusive opportunities for civic engagement. Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter.