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Boston Innovation and Technology Cabinet
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Official Bluesky account for the City of Boston's Innovation and Technology Cabinet. We engage with, empower, and improve life for residents in the City through innovation and technology.

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In January 2024, we launched process improvement trainings for City workers. Today, more than 437 public servants have participated in Bostonia Academy. 🔧

#BostonTech #Boston #Data #Innovation #Efficiency

🔗: www.boston.gov/departments/...
City workers practice an exercise, called 'process mapping', as a part of Bostonia Academy training. Four people press sticky notes onto a glass panel.
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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parks.boston.gov
🎨🌳Last month we celebrated the winners of the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition. Artists of all ages captured the park’s history, culture, and natural beauty through original poster designs.

Check out this thread to see their amazing work! (1/7)
Group photo of winners and jurors.
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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housing.boston.gov
Boston is honored to be recognized by the Healey-Driscoll Administration for our commitment to climate-ready housing.

Seven affordable housing developments will receive grants to advance energy retrofits, electrification, and resilience—building a greener, stronger Boston. ow.ly/lNBC50XpFfB
State Awards Climate Ready Housing Grants to 7 Projects In Boston
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the 2025 recipients of the Climate Ready Housing (CRH) grant program, with seven Boston affordable housing developments receiving significant funding...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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By pairing the right tools with cutting-edge technology, we can make city services more responsive, fair, and effective.

Last month, members of our Research and Data Team attended @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance convening.

#BostonTech #Data
Three people sit at a table in a meeting room, clapping. At the near side of the table, Chief Research and Data Officer Tsay softly smiles and claps.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Discover @boston.gov projects in your neighborhood. 🏘️

The Citywide Project Tracker allows #Bostonians to explore City investments in every neighborhood.

Visit www.boston.gov/project-tracker to learn more!
A promotional graphic for Boston's Citywide Project Tracker. The text reads, "Discover City projects in your neighborhood. The City of Boston Project Tracker: your new and easy to use tool. Explore an interaction map showing Boston's investments, searchable by neighborhood. Explore key project information, including goals, timeline, and how to get involved."
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address.

Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families.

Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS
A graphic shows Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper reading books to students. Above them, text reads "State of the Schools: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025" and "Watch live at 7pm: Boston.gov"
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Closing the Digital Divide is a key goal of the City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).
Celebrating "National Digital Inclusion Week," DoIT recognized Boston leaders who are expanding internet and tech device access for our Boston residents.
October 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Imagine how you could use a central place for past, current, and future City projects. Thanks to the Citywide Project Tracker, you can do more than imagine!

This year, the @boston.gov Citywide Project Tracker was recognized at the 2025 Government Experience Awards. 🎉
A snapshot of the City of Boston Project Tracker. The snapshot displays a search bar and map of Boston with marked projects.
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Permit transformation, expanding internet, and AI guidelines - oh my!

Curious about the future of the Innovation and Technology Cabinet? Check out our FY26 plan.

🔗: www.boston.gov/government/c...
Innovation and Technology
Driven by the vision of Mayor Michelle Wu, the Innovation and Technology Cabinet (DoIT) enables the delivery of public services, programs and products. Our teams manage projects regarding digital serv...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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As a finalist in the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social Mayors Challenge, we’re thrilled to be testing #innovative ways to improve the school transportation experience. 🏫

With more than 20,000 students riding school buses in #Boston each day, maximizing time spent in the classroom can make a difference.
School buses line City leaders from Boston and Bloomberg staff sit around a table, smiling. They stand next to maps and plans for transit signal prioritization.
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Boston celebrates National Digital Inclusion Week! 💙

Last week, we recognized Boston's digital equity champions — the leaders working to ensure internet and tech access remains available in their communities. No matter the challenge, these leaders keep us connected.

#BostonTech #DIW25
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Internet access determines how we access housing, healthcare, and jobs.

Honoring their 'free to all' commitment, all @bpl.boston.gov locations have been upgraded to incredibly high-speed 10 Gbps internet.

#BostonTech #DigitalEquity #Internet #BostonPublicLibrary #BPL #Boston
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔒

When we know how to keep ourselves safe online, we keep our information and data private.

#BostonTech #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
An informational graphic for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A fishing rod is laid on a wooden table, resting next to a box of fishing lures. The title reads "Fishing is Fun! Phising Is Not." An informational graphic explaining what 'phishing' is. The text reads, "What is 'Phishing'? Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails (or other messages) that appear to come from a legitimate and reputable source. The goal of phishing is to steal money, gain access to sensitive data, or install malware on the victim’s device". The Innovation and Technology logo rests at the bottom of the graphic, next to the City of Boston logo.
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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publichealth.boston.gov
We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.

Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
A group of young people sit on a bench behind a fence at a baseball diamond. Text reads, “FREE Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.” The logos for the City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Legacy Care Group, and Shaw’s Star Market are at the bottom.
September 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Our Digital Equity Team helps connect Bostonians to internet and technology access.

Last week, they met with the Fall 2025 #ProFellows from UMass Boston's Community Inclusion Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement! 🌍

#BostonTech #DigitalEquity #Cybersecurity #CitizenDiplomacy
Seven people stand side-by-side, including Boston's Digital Equity Team and UMass Boston's Fall Pro Fellows. They stand smiling at the camera, in front of the 'Shield Maidens' initiative homepage.
September 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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The Boston Public Library is presenting its first major exhibition in nearly a decade. Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston will open October 23, 2025!

Learn more about the exhibition at: www.bpl.org/news/boston-...
September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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“Now I can see the world again.”

Steven Leonard has been housebound since 2010, since a bad back surgery left him unable to walk. Then his wife, Muriel, found out about the City of Boston's E-Bike Incentive Program.
September 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Boston honors the memories of those killed in the tragic events of September 11th, including those aboard AA Flight 11 and UA Flight 175, which had departed from Logan Airport. We hold the loved ones of those lost close and remember the courage and care shown by Americans in service of one another.
Dark blue graphic with a simple, transparent illustration of the Twin Towers and text: Boston Remembers.
September 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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citytv.boston.gov
Check out the 29th Annual Mayor's Garden Contest Ceremony, celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. See which of your favorite neighborhood "green thumbs" takes home the coveted “Golden Trowel."
September 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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A new era for permits in Boston. 🎉

After 40 years of vacancy, Adam and his team brought the historic Substation building into the modern era. His team partnered with the @boston.gov to help update the permit and license process.
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Happy first day of school, #Boston! 🖍️

This year, we're exploring how emerging tech can reduce school bus travel times. Supported by the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, transit signal priority can give students more time in the classroom.

🔗 www.boston25news.com/news/local/b... #BostonTech #BackToSchool
Boston testing AI to manage traffic lights and get buses to school on time
BOSTON — The city of Boston is testing a new program to reduce school bus travel times by integrating AI and GPS technology into its traffic management system.
www.boston25news.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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"We aim to use data to tell stories, be upfront about what we know and don’t know, and stay flexible and nimble.”

Our newest Chief Research and Data Officer, Shin-pei Tsay, spoke with @citiestoday.bsky.social. 📊

cities-today.com/expanded-rol.... #BostonTech #Data #EmergingTech
Expanded role for Boston’s research and data chief - Cities Today
Shin-pei Tsay has been appointed Chief Research and Data Officer for the City of Boston while continuing to lead New Urban Mechanics, a move city leaders say will strengthen data-driven and inclusive ...
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August 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Mayor Wu signs the Technology Modernization Executive Order to enable stronger coordination between city departments to improve permitting for businesses and residents.
August 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu signed the Technology Modernization Executive Order.

This historic undertaking demonstrates how local government can embrace possibility and innovation.

#Governance #EmergingTech #BostonTech #Innovation
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM