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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 9d

I'm very pleased to share this #DataSmartCityPod ep that I recorded with Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich. Over the summer she spoke to our Chiefs of Staff cohort, and her talk was so important that I asked her to come on our podcast to share her insights & advice. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...

Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 16d

We had a great conversation about the intersections of #design and #data work, the role of new #AI tools in our fields, and how to create neighborhood opportunity through policy and architecture. Be sure to subscribe to both the #DataSmartCityPod and Future of the American City.

Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 16d

It's an HKS x GSD crossover episode today: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/charles-wald... I had the pleasure of connecting with a colleague at the @gsd.harvard.edu, Charles Waldheim, who hosts the Future of the American City podcast.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Sep 17

2/ His insights on #disastermanagement and how to prevent crises are incredibly important. As he explains, we need to use people, platforms, and data together to address some of the most urgent #publichealth and environmental issues facing cities today. Subscribe to #DataSmartCityPod to hear more!

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Sep 17

1/ I had the chance to talk with Dr. Andrew Schroeder ahead of the heat simulation workshop we're doing tomorrow, with the @centerforcities.bsky.social, The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at @harvard.edu, and other great partners. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/how-cities-c...

How Cities Can Use Data to Transform Disaster Response | Data-Smart City Solutions

Hear from Dr. Andrew Schroeder how cities can break down data silos and build integrated, actionable platforms to better respond to public health and environmental emergencies. Schroeder explains to h...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Aug 27

On our new #DataSmartCityPod, I spoke with frequent co-host and #govtech expert Santiago Garces datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/statgpt-futu...

We spoke about #stat, #performancemanagement, and #GenAI, plus shared highlights from our recent city workshop. Listen at the link or through your preferred app

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Aug 4

Some great lessons in here, not just for parking/curb management but also any other area that needs better management, data, and competitiveness.

Data-Smart City Solutions @datasmartcities.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our newest article outlines how @boston.gov shook up a long-term contract and built a modular RFP that improves flexibility, data-sharing, and creativity: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/seeking-bett...

Read below to learn how the team approached this project and what benefits they're already seeing!

Seeking Better Parking Data, Boston Breaks Up its Giant Contract | Data-Smart City Solutions

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Jul 9

Many thanks to Miguel Carrasco for coming on the #DataSmartCityPod and talking #AI, #GenAI, & #government datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/news/2025/07...

Hear how officials are approaching AI responsibly, the role of AI in #servicedelivery, and what BCG's research says about #emergingtech and #trust

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Jun 9

My latest piece on #mobility #parking and #curbmanagement, touching on the ideas of the late #DonaldShoup and looking at the potential of technology to "right size" costs and usage.
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Policy Change, Technology Key to Better Curb Management

June 9, 2025 Mobility

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Jun 4

Happy to share that my full conversation with Cleveland Mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social is available as an episode of the #DataSmartCityPod : datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/exclusive-ma...

We spoke at the African American Mayors Assoc. conference about what a mayor can do for #cleanair and #publichealth.

Exclusive: Mayor Bibb is Connecting Climate and Community Health in Cleveland

June 4, 2025 Public Health

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · May 5

2/ Check out the resources for mayors we shared at the conference: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/three-resour...

And many thanks to our Community Data Health Initiative partners @envdefensefund.bsky.social @meharrymed.bsky.social and African American Mayors Association.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · May 5

1/ Today is the first day of Air Quality Awareness Week #AQAW2025. At the recent African American Mayor's Association conference, I had the privilege of interviewing Mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social about how - and why - he's addressing air pollution in Cleveland.

Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Apr 23

Many thanks to Mayors Monroe Nichols and Libby Schaaf for coming to speak at our Project on Municipal Innovation convening. Thank you for sharing your energy and passion with our attendees, and for recording an exclusive Q&A for our podcast the #DataSmartCityPod. Available wherever you listen!

Data-Smart City Solutions @datasmartcities.bsky.social · Apr 23

New episode alert! We have an exclusive conversation with fmr @cityofoakland.bsky.social Mayor Libby Schaaf and Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols on the #DataSmartCityPod datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/exclusive-ad...

Listen on our site or wherever you get your podcasts for a fun, insightful conversation 🎧

Exclusive: Advancing Educational Attainment and Future-Proofing Policies with Mayor Monroe Nichols and Mayor Libby Schaaf

April 23, 2025 Education

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Apr 17

This is a critical resource for mayors, providing a roadmap that will help improve resident health and well-being - as well as provide economic returns. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/addressing-a...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Apr 2

A great panel today at #SmartCityExpoUSA with Shin-pei Tsay, Vítor Moreira, and Shannon Macika. Always a pleasure to talk #smartcities, #govinnovation, and bold solutions, while playing a little "smart city mythbusters."

Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Apr 2

I had a great conversation with two pillars in the field of #governmentinnovation, civic transformation, #AI #GenAI, possibility government...the list goes on, but having Mitch Weiss and @boston.gov Santiago Garces on the #DataSmartCityPod was such a treat. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/generative-a...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Mar 27

A great start to the morning at our Urban Heat Resiliency Design Workshop. Supported by RWJF, our Community Data Health Initiative is dedicated to advancing city-led solutions to extreme heat, and supporting leaders in their goal to make safer, healthier cities for everyone.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Mar 26

This morning I was honored to host business and academic leaders from Japan, to join in conversation at at Harvard University on the best international smart city practices. A great discussion on the abilities of new technologies and artificial intelligence. #collaboration #smartcities #AI

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Mar 18

I had a great time last week in #Milan speaking at the Feel #GovTechForum. What an exciting group to be a part of, with such global leaders in #technology, #publicpolicy and #democracy. Many thanks to Marcello Coppa and team for hosting this event.

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Pr. Stephen Goldsmith at front of room, speaking to the audience at a conference

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Mar 12

Cameron Trimble spoke to our Chiefs of Staff network about how mayors can utilize local influencers, social media, & digital content to effectively share their messages. It was so important and relevant that I asked him to come on the #DataSmartCityPod. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/mayors-messa...

Mayors, Messaging, and Cutting Through a Fractured Media Environment

March 12, 2025 Civic Engagement

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Mar 5

My latest white paper, out today 👇

"The curb today is a complex place where multiple departments share jurisdiction amid competing needs of residents, businesses, and many others...the curb is more than a concrete slab. It’s a critical test of a city’s ability to execute change management."

Data-Smart City Solutions @datasmartcities.bsky.social · Mar 5

New research out: examining 6 components of successful change management, based on cities awarded SMART grants. Insights from @goldsmithongov.bsky.social can help cities advance their curb management regardless of funding, with an emphasis on digital infra. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/case-study-c...

A Case Study in Change Management

March 5, 2025 Infrastructure

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Feb 19

I could have spent another hour or two talking with Sarah and Santi. Incredibly important insights that are grounded in their work with constituents, and I'm excited to see more cities adopt this type of community-driven #GenAI work.

Data-Smart City Solutions @datasmartcities.bsky.social · Feb 19

🎧Hear how small language models can revamp community engagement #DataSmartCityPod datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/power-commun...

@goldsmithongov.bsky.social, Santi Garces @boston.gov, and Sarah Williams @mitofficial.bsky.social discuss how #GenAI is transforming how cities - and residents - use data.

The Power of Community-Driven Small Language Models

February 19, 2025 Artificial Intelligence

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Feb 11

"Procurement can power change or stand in its way."

From my article about last year's GovAI Coalition panel on #GenAI and #procurement: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/collaboratio...

Collaboration can Enable an Age of AI Innovation

February 11, 2025 Artificial Intelligence

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Jan 30

"Unleashing the full power of change requires freeing federal employees to be more creative, data driven, & productive in their jobs. We need to remember that most public employees took their jobs in order to make a difference." #DOGE @harvardkennedy.bsky.social www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...

What awaits the Department of Government Efficiency? HKS experts on prospects for a radical new initiative

The Trump administration aims to radically improve government efficiency. As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to launch their initiative, Harvard Kennedy School experts lay out what possibilities...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · Jan 29

I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Ford, from the Mayor's Office of Innovation in San Francisco, about the principles of innovation + how to apply to our toughest urban challenges; in this case, homelessness and supporting vulnerable residents. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/how-integrat...