Bloomberg Cities: Stories from the Field

Taking transparency to the next level in cities

As confidence in public institutions continues to be challenged, local leaders realize that the old ways of "being open" aren't enough. That's why a growing number of cities are pushing the boundaries of transparency. In Syracuse, N.Y., that means reimagining service-delivery communications. And In Portland, Ore., it means raising the bar for open procurement. These efforts underscore a key lesson: Innovation is essential to advancing transparency and deepening public trust.