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San Francisco, CA conducts Direct Cash Transfer trial for support of homeless young adults
UpTogether manages unconditional cash payments of $1,500 per month to 45 participants. Eligible residents are aged 18 to 24 years old and currently experiencing homelessness. Larkin Street Youth Services connects DCT recipients with education, housing, and case management services. The city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and Google provided $4.5 million for the two-year pilot in hopes of reducing chronic homelessness among young adults.
San Francisco, CA
United States
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, GB prepares for its energy future with Hydrogen Training Academy
The first-in-the-UK program partners with regional universities on practical experiences for hydrogen industry workers. The training program includes courses on hydrogen safety and technologies along with a post-graduate certificate. The University of Birmingham helps vocational educators lead courses through the KnowHy platform. Industry professionals gain hands-on experience during training sessions at the H2 Gas Safe Lab and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Skills Lab.
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
New York, NY partners with local organizations on data-driven relief after major flooding events
The $1.1 million program uses sensor data, satellite imagery, and social media analysis for targeted financial assistance to flood victims. Project partner Center for NYC Neighborhoods (CNYCN) receives an automated payment when a certain percentage of a neighborhood is impacted by flooding. This payment opens an application process through CNYCN for affected households earning up to 165% of the area median income. Successful applicants receive up to $15,000 within days of approval.
New York, NY
United States
Miami-Dade County, FL proposes Innovation Authority for real-world partnerships with tech startups
The planned Innovation Authority begins with $3 million each from the county, the Knight Foundation, and a private donor. Participating startups receive seed funding for pilots with county departments. These collaborations pursue new approaches to transit, housing, public health, and other areas of public life. County officials anticipate an influx of private investment in tested solutions, thus expanding successful pilots and strengthening the local economy.
Miami-Dade County, FL
United States
Detroit, MI Jump Start program collaborates with local organizations on workforce development
Jump Start focuses on recruiting and training residents who have been unemployed for at least six months. City officials recruited 18 In Detroit Organizations (IDOs) with at least two years of experience assisting unemployed residents. The program looked at organizational capacity and location, thus ensuring services across seven council districts. IDOs receive up to $8,800 per participant for successfully completing four benchmarks ranging from literacy skills to occupational training.
Detroit, MI
United States
Birmingham City Council, GB powers data-driven decarbonization efforts with Project 3D hub
City officials and the Centre for Sustainable Energy developed an online hub for public data related to the environment. Hub users find datasets about topics including vehicle registrations, building emissions, and live energy usage. Birmingham City Council uses the Project 3D platform when deciding on projects related to zero-carbon construction, building retrofits, and equitable transit. A funding competition selected seven groups to turn Project 3D data into community projects.
Birmingham City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Milton Keynes Council, GB trials applications of drone technology for public and private services
Milton Keynes, Cranfield University, and Westcott DronePort are testing drone collaboration with autonomous vehicles and human-led services. Drones will conduct building inspections and traffic monitoring tasks typically completed by council staff. The pilot tests better methods for keeping packages away from thieves and delivering medical supplies in emergency situations. Council officials received £1 million in national funds for pilot development.
Milton Keynes Council, GB
United Kingdom
Roseville, CA opens Venture Lab for local businesses through its partnership with Growth Factory
Local officials used federal ARPA funding to open the 2,600-square-foot facility in downtown Roseville. The Roseville Venture Lab features co-working spaces and hosts free workshops about innovation. Early-stage business owners work with experienced entrepreneurs during six-week Roseville Rising program cohorts. The Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce assists businesses in five growth industries with personnel needs through the Talent Pipeline Management program.
Roseville, CA
United States
Southampton City Council, GB and Barclays open UK-first Network Eagle Lab for startups and scaleups
The Network Eagle Lab is a converted warehouse near city offices with co-working spaces and offices. Members can access production tools like 3D printers and laser cutters along with on-site prototyping assistance. Partner organizations like AccelerateHER and CodeBase offer mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs. The Demo Directory matches investors and investment-ready startups. Barclays connects Southampton startups to initiatives like the Funding Readiness Programme.
Southampton City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Cook County, IL trains veterans for IT employment at the Chicago Cook Technology Academy
Cook County, Microsoft, and National Able Network are hosting five training cohorts through 2024. Each seven-week session teaches cloud administration or development to military veterans moving into civilian careers. Graduates of the Chicago Cook Technology Academy receive interviews for entry-level positions with the county's partner employers. County officials used $750,000 in federal ARPA funding to cover free training in high-demand technical fields.
Cook County, IL
United States
Detroit, MI leads Michigan Mobility Collaborative into a pilot of autonomous driving systems
The city-led collaborative received a federal grant for the four-year project. Feedback sessions with seniors and commuters with disabilities will identify opportunities for self-driving shuttle use in public transit. Researchers at the American Center for Mobility and the University of Michigan will test selected technology before its use in real-world routes. The Detroit ADS Project will determine how autonomous shuttles can be safely incorporated into Detroit's transit system.
Detroit, MI
United States
Leicester City Council, GB Buses Partnership unites operators for sustainable and simplified transit
An eight-year plan with six local operators seeks a unified system that is electric, frequent, and reliable. The Leicester Buses Partnership kicked off with a Tap On Tap Off digital system for simplified fares no matter the trip length. Five electric bus routes were introduced as of October 2022 including the 30-mile Orbital route, the longest of its type in the United Kingdom. A new depot operated by Centrebus supports electric bus charging between routes.
Leicester City Council, GB
United Kingdom