Follow the Data Podcast: Celebrating The Gates in Central Park and the Power of Public Art
February 21, 2025
20 years ago, the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude transformed Central Park with The Gates, a temporary public art installation featuring 7,503 saffron-colored gates adorned with free-flowing fabric. After being elected as Mayor of New York City, Mike Bloomberg worked with the artists to bring their vision to life.
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Follow the Data Podcast: In Defense of Democracy
November 27, 2024
Around the world, public leaders are confronting a growing distrust in government. In these divided times, a mayor’s work becomes increasingly important. As the governing body closest to their residents, they are often the ones left reminding their communities of what we have in common—and why those things are worth fighting for.
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Follow the Data Podcast: A Home for Arts and Culture in Lower Manhattan
October 4, 2024
Last year, the Perelman Performing Arts Center opened in New York City - the last major piece in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Its opening marks a new chapter in the story of Lower Manhattan as a center of culture and creativity.
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Follow the Data Podcast: A New Frontier for Local Government: Generative AI
July 22, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to transform local government. That’s why city officials everywhere are working to harness its promise—from redesigning infrastructure to reimagining emergency response—alongside managing its pitfalls.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Using Data to Tackle Air Pollution
July 5, 2024
As the world’s urban population grows, it is critical for policymakers and citizens to have access to data-driven scientific research that can empower communities and inform important environmental, air quality, and public health policy decisions.
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Follow the Data Podcast: The Invisible Shield That Protects Us
May 15, 2024
From vaccines to seat belts, public health measures have significantly impacted our lifespans and quality of life for decades. And yet, the work itself is often underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood.
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