What happens when a city makes arts and culture a priority? In @CityofNewarkNJ, the impact can be seen across the city. Since 2019, @BloombergAssoc has partnered pro bono with Newark to support its work to strengthen arts and culture across the city. Director of Arts & Culture fayemi shakur and public artist Rachel Fawn Alban recently sat down with @NJSpotlightNews to discuss how public art has become part of the city’s identity: njspotlightnews.org/video/nj…

Data can help cities better understand—and strengthen—their cultural sectors. New research from @SMUDataArts found that consistent local government funding is one of the clearest signs of a thriving arts sector. Read more in @hyperallergic: hyperallergic.com/art-orgs-t…

As data centers expand rapidly, mayors are shaping what that growth means for their communities. Our new report with @ClimateMayors highlights how cities can influence data center development to support local priorities. Read more in @smartcitiesdive: smartcitiesdive.com/news/cit…

For five years now, the Newham Data program through @NewhamLondon has established the borough as a hub for London’s growing digital, data, and AI economy, harnessing tools to improve public service, expand economic opportunity, and build residential skills for the future. At @ucl's @UCLEast, along with our partners, we celebrated this milestone and the initiative's success and launched the Newham Data Strategy to reinforce inclusive growth and further strengthen public services.

Strong data collection and effective use of that data help cities make informed decisions to improve residents' lives. In Newham, the borough has created a new strategy to turn data into action – aiming to improve performance, deliver services efficiently, use AI responsibly, and build trust with the community. Learn more about the plan here: bloombg.org/3LO5hLM

The COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in learning, fewer social interactions, and a rise in mental health issues, significantly affecting young people. While all young individuals worldwide faced these challenges, disadvantaged youth were hit the hardest. Providing support for young people is vital for recovery, which prompted the development of the Mentoring Quality Framework. Currently, nearly 1,000 local youth programs and organizations use the tool, demonstrating why high quality services provide impactful mentoring experiences. bloombg.org/3Lo2d8T

The launch of the Inclusive Talent Strategy will help Londoners gain the experience necessary for career growth and advancement and in return help employers find the talent they need. We look forward to continuing our support for this project and Deputy Mayor @howarddawber's team as they work over the next 10 years to build an inclusive economy where every resident has the chance to reach their full potential. Learn more: bloombg.org/3LtEy6Q

Ottawa will soon see expanded sidewalks, outdoor seating, and more! Learn more about the city’s new project: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-…

The City of Milan is expanding its commitment to creating safer, more walkable routes to schools for students. As part of the city’s broader Piazza Aperte program, officials gathered in Plaza Marino to open a new “Play Places” space transforming the area into a safer, more welcoming environment for children and families.

In the last 4 years, more than 100,000 young Londoners have accessed high-quality mentoring support through the New Deal for Young People mission. To highlight the success of this work, we joined our partners at the Greater London Authority to celebrate with hundreds of young people, youth organizations, volunteer mentors, and city leaders.

.@MayorofLondon is working on an exciting pedestrian-friendly transformation of the Oxford Street area 👀 Based on the pedestrianization of Times Square in New York, the area was temporarily closed to traffic for one day, making the space more accessible for pedestrians. The success of this day offers a glimpse into a reimagined future.

Bratislava is a City for Talent! They kicked off the first Student Welcome Weekend that had over 500 students in four venues across the city to learn about why Bratislava is a great place to study, live, and work.

To explore how cities like NYC have transformed their outdoor spaces, Andy Wiley-Schwartz joined the @TheBartlettUCL podcast to share insights from his career supporting cities in reimagining their public spaces & how to address challenges they may face. bloombg.org/48ygnh8

Inspired by the pedestrianization of Broadway in Times Square, @MayorofLondon is working on a similar project in the Oxford Street area. To celebrate the project and give Londoners a glimpse into the area's future, Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus will be traffic-free this Sunday for a landmark, one-day event called ‘This is Oxford Street’. Expect live music, DJs, food and drinks, interactive selfie spots, and more. Mark your calendars🗓️ bloombg.org/41W4Ios

With services like storytelling for young children, mental health support for pregnant women and mothers, exercise classes for older people, a nutrition programme, community legal services, and more, The Living Centre in London has become an institution for the more than 68,000 people who visit each year. These resources underline The Living Centre’s goals of improving health and wellbeing, reducing deprivation, and tackling the climate emergency. Learn more in our recent report, written in partnership with the Greater London Authority, the Knowledge Quarter, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Innovation District: bloombg.org/4lU0p4Y 📸STCA staff, volunteers & partners

📢Calling all students! Bratislava, a growing City for Talent, is hosting a Welcome Weekend for all new and international students who want to discover the city, communities, and opportunities. We hope to see you there! 🗓️ September 20–21, 2025 bloombg.org/4gfEdjK

The English boroughs of Camden, Islington, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets had a vision: to create opportunities for all residents to succeed in fields like tech, creative industries, and life sciences. Through the Leading Futures Through Technology program, participants receive business support, affordable workspace access, community engagement, and more… and the results speak for themselves. Learn more about the initiative and more innovative projects around London in our recent report: bloombg.org/4lU0p4Y

Hello from London! Together with our partners, we gathered policymakers, community leaders, and others in @noordinarypark to explore the social and economic benefits that innovation districts can provide. Check out photos from our launch event and learn more about this important research in our recent report: bloombg.org/4lU0p4Y