Bloomberg Philanthropies

???Art + Community = Safer Streets ? Our #AsphaltArt Initiative helped transform a car-clogged school block in Tirana, Albania into 1,500 square meters of vibrant pedestrian space filled with bold, colorful designs. ? Learn how public art is making streets safer and communities stronger:?https://lnkd.in/eMaCRfes ???Simon Battisti

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries are a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Through the Partnership for Healthy Cities, 74 cities around the world have committed to reducing NCDs and injuries to create healthier and safer communities. On March 20th, these influential leaders will meet in Paris for the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit. Be sure to check out the livestream on the Bloomberg Philanthropies YouTube Channel and visit cities4health.org for more information on the Partnership. #Cities4Health Vital Strategies World Health Organization

20 years ago, the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation transformed Central Park with 7,503 saffron gates. Today, the project has been reimagined as an augmented reality experience for a new generation.? ? The legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude has endured and continues to inspire?artists today like JR who recently toured?The Gates in AR powered by Bloomberg Connects.

On the newest episode of our podcast, Megan Sheekey joins?Vladimir Yavachev, Director of Projects at the?Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, and our CEO?Patti Harris?to share their memories of the original artwork “The Gates” and how today’s reimagination of this artwork through augmented reality can engage a whole new generation. Tune in to the full episode of?#FollowTheData?and check out portions of The Gates in Central Park through an AR experience powered by the?Bloomberg Connects?app: https://lnkd.in/eUGSd2C7

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???Congratulations?to the 21 newest cities to achieve What Works Cities Certification. In partnership with Results for America, this distinction recognizes the local governments from across the Americas that are leading with data, digital, and artificial intelligence to improve their communities. ? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eFP2FzfT

From increasing housing supply in City of Burlington, Vermont to digitizing emergency response in Municipalidad de San Nicolás de los Arroyos, the 21 new municipalities to achieve What Works Cities Certification are using data to tackle challenges head on – and showing residents what’s possible. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eFP2FzfT

Local change leads to global impact. ? The Partnership for Healthy Cities, created in partnership with Vital Strategies and the World Health Organization, is a network of 74 cities around the world who have committed to creating healthier, safer urban centers where people live, work and play. ? Next month, these cities will come together for The Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, to share their solutions to the most pressing challenges of today. Watch LIVE on our YouTube channel on March 20th.?#Cities4Health https://bit.ly/3QvEva9

26 years in the making, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Gates transformed?Central Park Conservancy with 7,503 saffron-colored gates in 2005. On?this episode of #FollowTheData, Megan Sheekey joins our CEO Patti Harris and Vladimir Yavachev, Director of Projects at the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gates and discuss the critical role public art plays in cities around the world. Interested in exploring further? Tune in to the full episode and check out portions of The Gates?in Central Park through an AR experience powered by the Bloomberg Connects app: https://lnkd.in/eUKSpMpP

From?City of Cincinnati?to?Cuenca, Ecuador, our Youth Climate Action Fund is mobilizing young residents to work alongside their mayors and municipalities in cities around the world. Bringing speed and savvy to the task, youth are tackling heat islands, building urban canopies, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and more – charting a new generation of climate action for their communities. Learn more about our work with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University:?https://lnkd.in/eTTK_hqt