Buffalo, NY used open data to identify properties in urgent need of lead remediation
Buffalo, NY lead remediation open data
The City of Buffalo passed critical legislation prioritized by the Lead Safe Task Force that expanded the city inspectors’ ability to conduct interior inspections of residential rental units. The city used open data to identify properties in urgent need of lead remediation and secured $2.3 million in federal funds to help address the issue.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes 10 U.S. Cities for Excellence in Using Data and Evidence | Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the 10 new cities awarded What Works Cities Certification in recognition of their exceptional use of data to inform policy and funding decisions to improve residents’ lives. What Works Cities Certification recognizes and celebrates U.S. local governments that are leading the nation in the use of data and evidence to improve services, create operational efficiencies, and engage residents. These data-informed strategies have enabled these newly Certified cities to increase resident satisfaction, create employment opportunities for residents, help local businesses thrive, decrease youth and gang violence, and more. This new cohort brings the total number of U.S. cities certified for outstanding data practices to 50 since 2017.
Wipe Out Lead - Initiatives | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Click here to view the Lead Action Plan Final Report, and to learn more about Wipe Out Lead, and important community initiative at the Community Foundation.
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The city was awarded a What Works Cities Certification by Bloomberg Philanthropies for Excellence in Using Data and Evidence.
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