#ThisWeekInData January 5, 2024
- January 5, 2024
- Civic Data
Bloomberg Philanthropies: Follow the Data Podcast: Driving Urban Innovation in Cities Around the World
In this episode of Follow the Data, James Anderson, leader of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Government Innovation program, and Nneka Sobers from Cornell Tech's Urban Tech Hub discuss their collaborations with city governments globally and the importance of providing leadership support and data education to improve communities.
City of Philadelphia: City Releases the 2023 Workforce Diversity Profile and Annual Report
Philadelphia’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion released its 2023 Workforce Diversity Profile and Annual Report, which highlights increased racial and ethnic diversity within the exempt workforce. It also discusses strategic use of data for decision-making and the importance of ongoing tracking with the city’s diversity dashboard.
Census.gov: Census Open Innovation Labs to Host Census Open Innovation Summit 2024
From January 17-19 the U.S. Census Bureau is hosting the annual Census Open Innovation Summit, a virtual conference led by the Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL). The event showcases technology developed with open data, highlighting government innovations, cross-sector collaboration, and federal-community partnerships, with a specific focus on open innovation, design, and technology across government sectors.
Route Fifty: Innovative water treatment tech could help remove forever chemicals
The Environment Protection Agency will soon finalize the first national drinking water standard, focusing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Tampa Water Department is testing innovative suspended ion exchange technology to efficiently remove PFAS from water, and is expected to be the first and largest suspended ion exchange plant in the US, potentially leading the way and providing insights for other water systems seeking cost-effective compliance.
Smart Cities Dive: What US cities could look like in 2024: 6 predictions
What does 2024 hold for US cities? In the new year many will focus on decarbonization, climate resilience, and zoning reform — along with continuing the shift towards digitalization and participatory policymaking. See all the predictions, gathered from experts and readers, to see where urban centers may be heading in the next 12 months.