- October 22, 2021
- Civic Data
Harvard Kennedy School: What the Next Mayor Needs to Do About Boston's Transportation Crisis
A new white paper outlines the challenges around regional transportation in Boston, and details recommendations for the next mayor of Boston, including ways that she can address climate change, post-COVID economic recovery, and racial inequity through transportation policy.
Brookings: The value of qualitative data for advancing equity in policy
This report argues for the value of qualitative data collection methods as they pertain to American policy research and practice. The authors argue that a mix of quantitative and qualitative data most accurately represents the lived experience of most U.S. residents, which in turn increases equity.
Cities Today: New York launches strategy for ethical AI
New York City has launched an ethically-focused artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, in order to understand how to utilize the benefits of AI without compromising safety or other risks. This plan is a complement to the city’s IoT Strategy and Internet Master Plan.
New York Times: ‘Fiscal Justice Ratings’ Fight Police Brutality With Finance
A new model for rating city fiscal health is taking into account racial equity and the costs of police violence, using previously-untapped data to score a “fiscal justice rating,” which some investors believe will be a catalyst for change in cities that previously didn’t account equity into their credit and bond scores.
Government Technology: Cornell Researchers Analyze Major Trends in Urban Tech
Cornell Tech researchers have developed a forecasting report that aims to help cities make informed, data-driven decisions about the use of tech (like artificial technology, intelligent infrastructure, and sustainable materials) in the public space.
