Executive Education
We deliver executive education for mayors, senior officials, and local leaders, helping them make city halls more effective, efficient, equitable, responsive, and accountable.
Equipping city leaders around the world
Who we are
Founded in 2021 with Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University serves a global community committed to improving public management, leadership, and governance. The Center’s cross-Harvard collaboration unites expertise focused on cities across disciplines and schools to produce research, train leaders, and develop resources for global use.
The Center is designed to have practical impact on the future of cities, where more than half of the world’s people now live, by informing and inspiring local government leaders, scholars, students, and others who work to improve the lives of residents around the world.
Catalyzing improvements in cities and the lives of city residents
Multidisciplinary Research
We pursue multidisciplinary academic research to generate practical knowledge and tools, launching ideas and insights into the world.
Management and Leadership Tools and Resources
We communicate and promote action-inspiring, data-driven trainings, tools, and resources at no cost to people around the world who want to become better managers and leaders.
Student Learning and Growth
We create opportunities for students to work with city leaders on priority projects, gaining experience in local government and honing their analytical and leadership skills.
Convenings to Exchange Knowledge
We host virtual and in-person convenings, connecting city government leaders, scholars, students, and others who come to learn and share insights, promoting the broad exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Global Impact
The Bloomberg Center for Cities reflects our ongoing commitment to cities and our belief in their ability to drive change around the world.Michael R. Bloomberg
108th mayor of NYC and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
