Public Health

There are great opportunities for city and public health leaders to integrate data and technology to enhance public health outcomes in urban environments. Our research, writing, and initiatives empower city leaders and residents to address health disparities, improve environmental conditions, and foster community engagement.

Low-Tech Cooling Strategies for Extreme Heat

June 15, 2026

The Value of Concentrating Neighborhood Investment

June 01, 2026

Milwaukee's Data-Driven Strategy to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning

May 28, 2026

Water main lines in a ground trench for repair

How Seattle Built a Benefits Portal to Share Benefits Widely

May 06, 2026

Betsy Gardner

How AI Helps Cities Manage Disaster Response Data

April 28, 2026

April Hopcroft

Drone image of a coastline with colorful dots showing types of damage, with the majority marked as "destroyed"

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