Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange
A first-of-its-kind initiative to accelerate the spread of successful civic solutions between cities around the world. The Bloomberg Cities Idea Exchange brings together curious city leaders, proven and promising ideas, and the supports municipalities need to adapt what’s worked in other places and deliver impact back home.
The Offerings
Ideas
Proven and promising city ideas that effectively address a range of common urban challenges.
Idea Tours
Curated learning journeys for local officials to visit the cities and learn from the officials who successful brought the ideas to life – and produced resident impact.
Technical Assistance
Hands-on technical assistance and coaching delivered to city leaders as they assess, import, and implement ideas.
Grants
Funding to cover start-up costs associated with replicating ideas.
Exposure to What’s Next
Ongoing training, events, and programming to learn about the latest ideas that are available and ready to spread.
Operational Blueprints
Insights, guides, and toolkits created with other city leaders who have brought these ideas to life.
Connections to City Peers
Learning, problem-solving, and strategy-sharing with local government officials across cities.
Ideas Evaluation Fund
Potential for city leaders to submit ideas they have implemented for free evaluation.
