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The Value of Concentrating Neighborhood Investment

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has one of the country’s most comprehensive neighborhood redevelopment plans, with a targeted approach; otherwise, a strategy for everything “means you have a strategy of nothing.”

How Phoenix Reduced Extreme Heat Mortality

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In January, the Community Data Health Initiative (CDHI) held a virtual quarterly call of its Extreme Heat Learning Cohort, convening teams from Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. The purpose of the cohort is to facilitate...

The Top Ten of 2025

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As we wrap up the year, we’ve collected our most read articles and most streamed podcasts of 2025. Check them out below and, as always, thank you to all our readers and listeners! What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP This podcast features Dr. Sara Naomi...

How to Use Data to Lower Bills and Increase Revenue

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In January 2023, the Data-Smart team wrote about the work Philadelphia leadership was doing to improve the enrollment and participation in the city’s Tiered Assistance Program (TAP), which assists low-income residents with their water utility bills by...

Innovating in Atlanta: A Social Housing Model for the US

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Cities across the United States are struggling with challenging housing markets and a dearth of affordable housing. In response, leaders are creating innovative solutions to build more housing and preserve affordable units. In Atlanta, under the direction...

Data-Driven Models for Eviction Prevention

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Innovation is often driven by trying to do more with less. This is certainly the case in Allegheny County, a leader in using data to both understand the vast landscape of needs and direct funding and care with the greatest efficiency. In 2023, leaders at...

Leveraging Data for Healthier Neighborhoods with Kate Robb

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In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith interviews Kate Robb, discussing her groundbreaking research on how city governments can use data to improve public health. By examining the intersection of housing conditions and health outcomes, Robb shares her...