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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

ICYMI: @ojwise.bsky.social and I are proposing a new case for what we're calling "The Agentic City." Read our @fastcompany.com article below, and check out a recent episode of my podcast with Santi Garces and Mitch Wiess, Agentic AI Comes to City Hall: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/agentic-ai-c...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We've launched our 1st listener survey: bit.ly/datasmartpod. Our goal w/ the #DataSmartCityPod is to provide you w/ the best info we can on how to innovate in government through creative & impactful applications of data & tech. Please take 5 mins to fill out this out, and thanks for listening!

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Just published a piece @notusperspectives.bsky.social on a policy that I think we should scale nationwide: data‑literate, resident‑centered government. Increased constituent trust is possible if we empower gov workers, modernize tech, link data, & measure satisfaction. www.notus.org/perspectives...

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Name and describe one state or local policy that should be tried across the country.

Saud Anwar, Cavalier Johnson, Jonathan Butcher, David Holt, Annelies Goger, Karen Freeman-Wilson, John W. Ewing Jr., Kara Gotsch, Bruce Katz, Stephen Goldsmith, Kate Garman Burns

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I'm very pleased to share this #DataSmartCityPod ep that I recorded with Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich. Over the summer she spoke to our Chiefs of Staff cohort, and her talk was so important that I asked her to come on our podcast to share her insights & advice. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/news/2025/10...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It's an HKS x GSD crossover episode today: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/charles-wald... I had the pleasure of connecting with a colleague at the @gsd.harvard.edu, Charles Waldheim, who hosts the Future of the American City podcast.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

2/ His insights on #disastermanagement and how to prevent crises are incredibly important. As he explains, we need to use people, platforms, and data together to address some of the most urgent #publichealth and environmental issues facing cities today. Subscribe to #DataSmartCityPod to hear more!

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

On our new #DataSmartCityPod, I spoke with frequent co-host and #govtech expert Santiago Garces datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/statgpt-futu... We spoke about #stat, #performancemanagement, and #GenAI, plus shared highlights from our recent city workshop. Listen at the link or through your preferred app

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Some great lessons in here, not just for parking/curb management but also any other area that needs better management, data, and competitiveness.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Many thanks to Miguel Carrasco for coming on the #DataSmartCityPod and talking #AI, #GenAI, & #government datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/news/2025/07... Hear how officials are approaching AI responsibly, the role of AI in #servicedelivery, and what BCG's research says about #emergingtech and #trust

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

My latest piece on #mobility #parking and #curbmanagement, touching on the ideas of the late #DonaldShoup and looking at the potential of technology to "right size" costs and usage. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/policy-chang...

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Policy Change, Technology Key to Better Curb Management

June 9, 2025 Mobility

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Happy to share that my full conversation with Cleveland Mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social is available as an episode of the #DataSmartCityPod : datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/exclusive-ma... We spoke at the African American Mayors Assoc. conference about what a mayor can do for #cleanair and #publichealth.

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Exclusive: Mayor Bibb is Connecting Climate and Community Health in Cleveland

June 4, 2025 Public Health

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

2/ Check out the resources for mayors we shared at the conference: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/three-resour... And many thanks to our Community Data Health Initiative partners @envdefensefund.bsky.social @meharrymed.bsky.social and African American Mayors Association.

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Three Resources for Mayors: The Environment and Public Health

April 16, 2025 Public Health

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

1/ Today is the first day of Air Quality Awareness Week #AQAW2025. At the recent African American Mayor's Association conference, I had the privilege of interviewing Mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social about how - and why - he's addressing air pollution in Cleveland.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Many thanks to Mayors Monroe Nichols and Libby Schaaf for coming to speak at our Project on Municipal Innovation convening. Thank you for sharing your energy and passion with our attendees, and for recording an exclusive Q&A for our podcast the #DataSmartCityPod. Available wherever you listen!

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

This is a critical resource for mayors, providing a roadmap that will help improve resident health and well-being - as well as provide economic returns. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/addressing-a...

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Addressing Air Pollution in Your Cities

April 16, 2024 Public Health

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

A great panel today at #SmartCityExpoUSA with Shin-pei Tsay, Vítor Moreira, and Shannon Macika. Always a pleasure to talk #smartcities, #govinnovation, and bold solutions, while playing a little "smart city mythbusters."

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I had a great conversation with two pillars in the field of #governmentinnovation, civic transformation, #AI #GenAI, possibility government...the list goes on, but having Mitch Weiss and @boston.gov Santiago Garces on the #DataSmartCityPod was such a treat. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/generative-a...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A great start to the morning at our Urban Heat Resiliency Design Workshop. Supported by RWJF, our Community Data Health Initiative is dedicated to advancing city-led solutions to extreme heat, and supporting leaders in their goal to make safer, healthier cities for everyone.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

This morning I was honored to host business and academic leaders from Japan, to join in conversation at at Harvard University on the best international smart city practices. A great discussion on the abilities of new technologies and artificial intelligence. #collaboration #smartcities #AI

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I had a great time last week in #Milan speaking at the Feel #GovTechForum. What an exciting group to be a part of, with such global leaders in #technology, #publicpolicy and #democracy. Many thanks to Marcello Coppa and team for hosting this event.

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Pr. Stephen Goldsmith at front of room, speaking to the audience at a conference

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Cameron Trimble spoke to our Chiefs of Staff network about how mayors can utilize local influencers, social media, & digital content to effectively share their messages. It was so important and relevant that I asked him to come on the #DataSmartCityPod. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/mayors-messa...

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Mayors, Messaging, and Cutting Through a Fractured Media Environment

March 12, 2025 Civic Engagement

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

My latest white paper, out today 👇 "The curb today is a complex place where multiple departments share jurisdiction amid competing needs of residents, businesses, and many others...the curb is more than a concrete slab. It’s a critical test of a city’s ability to execute change management."

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I could have spent another hour or two talking with Sarah and Santi. Incredibly important insights that are grounded in their work with constituents, and I'm excited to see more cities adopt this type of community-driven #GenAI work.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

"Procurement can power change or stand in its way." From my article about last year's GovAI Coalition panel on #GenAI and #procurement: datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/collaboratio...

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Collaboration can Enable an Age of AI Innovation

February 11, 2025 Artificial Intelligence

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Ford, from the Mayor's Office of Innovation in San Francisco, about the principles of innovation + how to apply to our toughest urban challenges; in this case, homelessness and supporting vulnerable residents. datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/how-integrat...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

I ceded my hosting duties for our first #DataSmartCityPod episode of 2025 and took on the guest role, to reflect on 2024 and discuss my predictions and ideas for this year. I hope you take a listen and let me know your thoughts - maybe even share your "lightening round" answers below!

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This case describes the amazing work of Mayor @michaelrbloomberg.bsky.social w/ PlaNYC. One of the world's preeminent examples of a city using regs, education + creative financing to make measurable differences in public health + serves as an example for how we are helping cities w/ similar actions.

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A Clear Vision: The NYC Clean Heat Plan

December 9, 2024 Public Health

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

And many thanks to Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social and Khaled Tawfik for bringing us to your city, and to the GovTech team for putting together such a great event.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

2/ A big thank you to these powerhouse panelists, @eyalfeder.bsky.social, Arti Tangri, Carrie Bishop, and Enzhou Wang, who made moderating this session a great experience and shared fantastic insights.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

1/ Moderating a great conversation today at the 2024 GovAI Coalition Summit @cityofsanjose.bsky.social and Government Technology. I had the honor of leading a data governance session discussing ethics and best practices for public sector employees on the front lines of integrating #AI and #GenAI...

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Few local data officials have accomplished as much as Santiago Garces. Whether working in the South Bend for #MayorPete or as CIO of Pittsburgh or Boston, my colleague Santi shows how initiative can drive municipal progress. Listen to our podcast for ideas + insights on how GenAI impacts #localgov.

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Redefining City Governance with Generative AI

December 4, 2024 Artificial Intelligence

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

We're beginning our final day of the National Association of Counties' County Executive Roundtable with a crucially important conversation with Kimberlyn Leary, my Harvard colleague + a national leader on issues around equity, belonging, and diversity. We're delighted to have Pr. Leary speak today.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Last night was our opening keynote for the National Association of Counties' County Executive Roundtable. We were fortunate to have @dellavolpe.bsky.social speak about his research and polling work, which set a great foundation for our discussion over the next few days.

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Stephen Goldsmith @goldsmithongov.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Here to talk about civic data, government innovation, and technology that improves the lives of your city residents. Great to be able to reconnect with so many folks and looking forward to meeting more of you as the community here builds.

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