Impact Stories

The Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance is helping cities across the Americas turn data and AI into measurable results for residents. Since its launch in 2022, 80 cities across 12 countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean have participated.

“Through the City Data Alliance, more cities are now using data across city hall agencies to tackle their toughest challenges, from expanding affordable housing to improving public transportation.”  Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg L.P. and 108th mayor of New York City

From housing and public health to mobility and emergency response, cities are turning data into action across priority issue areas. Below are examples of the kinds of projects launched through the City Data Alliance.

A bald man with a red beard wearing a navy blue sweater gestures with both hands while speaking during a meeting around a wooden conference table. Four colleagues listen attentively, including a woman with glasses and blonde hair on the left, a woman with glasses and long dark hair in a light blue top, and a bald man in business casual attire on the right.

Luján de Cuyo

A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a pink plaid blazer over a white top holds a white reverse osmosis water filtration system with multiple clear filter chambers.

Montevideo

Two women in black blazers sit at a conference table with microphones during a formal meeting. The woman on the right with long gray hair gestures while speaking, with a name plate reading 'Mayor Dawn Arnold' and a glass of water in front of her. The woman on the left with blonde hair rests her chin on her hands, listening attentively. Bookshelves and ornate architectural details are visible in the background of what appears to be a historic government chamber.

Moncton

Six professionals gather in a storage room with shelves of cardboard boxes and water bottles, focused on a smartphone held by a man in a blue plaid shirt. The diverse group includes two women wearing glasses on the left in light-colored business attire, a man in glasses and white shirt in the center, and two additional team members on the right, all engaged in viewing content on the phone screen together.

Recife

Three panelists sit on white modern chairs on a wooden stage during a discussion. From left to right: a man in a blue suit holding papers, a woman with pink hair and glasses in business casual attire gesturing while speaking, and a woman in a light blue blazer holding papers. Water bottles and documents are visible on small tables beside them.

Tempe

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