bloomberg philanthropies

2018 Mayors Challenge

Denver, CO will work to improve air quality by installing cutting-edge air-pollution sensors around schools that will provide data to inform the city’s approach to making the air safer for all.

Durham, NC will work to get drivers out of their cars and into alternative modes of transit by incentivizing behavior change, for example with prizes.

Fort Collins, CO will work to make housing safer and more energy efficient for low-income renters by offering landlords a creative mix of low-cost financing, simplified underwriting, and pre-screened contractors.

Georgetown, TX will become the first energy independent community in the country by partnering with residents to install solar panels and battery storage at their homes.

Huntington, WV will support first responders on the front line of the opioid crisis by embedding mental healthcare professionals within emergency response departments, ensuring that first responders are able to give the best care possible to opioid users.

Los Angeles, CA will develop a new way for residents to help solve the city's homelessness crisis by building additional units of housing on their property and renting them to Angelenos who are homeless or at risk of homelessness for an agreed upon period of time.

New Rochelle, NY will improve development projects by using virtual reality technology to clearly present plans for new buildings and public spaces to residents.

Philadelphia, PA will work to make the justice system less traumatic for young people under 18 by creating new facilities specifically designed to address trauma and connect kids with resources rather than sending them to regular police stations.

South Bend, IN will help low-income and part-time workers with unreliable transport options commute to their jobs by partnering with ride-share companies and employers, who will help offset the cost.