Catalyzing improvements in cities and the lives of city residents

Number of mayors worldwide who have participated in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative programs since 2017

584 mayors

Number of cities worldwide that have participated in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative programs since 2017

576 cities

Supported through labs at the Bloomberg Center for Cities

110 academic and curriculum projects

Global impact

The Center enhances city management and fosters collective intelligence for tackling complex challenges with creativity. Mayor Claudia López
Bogotá, Colombia
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I look forward to watching the new Bloomberg Center for Cities continue to benefit even more mayors, city leaders, and future public servants. Mayor Jane Castor
Tampa, Florida
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I’m excited that the new Bloomberg Center for Cities will provide opportunities for more mayors and civic leaders to learn and collaborate. Mayor John Giles
Mesa, Arizona
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The opening of the Bloomberg Center for Cities is an important reminder that when we invest in our leaders, we invest in the success of our cities. Mayor Muriel Bowser
District of Columbia
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