What Works Cities

Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees

What Works Cities is a non-profit initiative launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies in 2015 that supports local governments in using data and evidence to address urban challenges. Based in New York City, the organization has helped more than 150 cities tackle issues such as health, safety, homelessness, and neighborhood blight, through programs like What Works Cities Certification and What Works Cities Economic Mobility, which focuses on reducing income inequality and improving mobility in select American cities. Its work positions it within the non-profit sector that concentrates on data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking for local government success. The organization’s target audience comprises city and local government leaders seeking structured, standards-based approaches to improve governance outcomes, with a track record of recognizing data-driven practices in local administration. A recent development noted in its ecosystem is ongoing activity from Bloomberg-affiliated initiatives and related partnerships in the broader philanthropic and governance landscape, underscoring its role in promoting data-informed public management.” } }**Oops, formatting glitch** Correction below. The intended output is a single JSON object with the description field. {

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