Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate

Author:   André Corrêa d'Almeida
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
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Pages:   448
Publication Date:   28 August 2018
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Author:   André Corrêa d'Almeida
Publisher:   Columbia University Press
Imprint:   Columbia University Press
ISBN:  

9780231183741


ISBN 10:   0231183747
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   28 August 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Language:   English

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Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction, by André Corrêa d'Almeida Part I: Data, Organization, and Technology 1. A City Strategy with Global Relevance: OneNYC & the SDGs, by Jessica Espey and Nilda Mesa with Sandra M. Ruckstuhl and Mihir Prakash 2. The Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics: Institutionalizing Analytical Excellence, by Craig Campbell and Stephen Goldsmith 3. LinkNYC: Re-Designing Telecommunication to Activate the 21st Twenty-First Century Creative City, by Maren Maier and Mary McBride Part II: City Service and Domains of Life 4. The New York City Business Atlas: Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses with Open Data, by Andrew Young and Stefaan Verhulst 5. Incentives for Smarter Energy Management: The Experience with Demand Response, by André Corrêa d'Almeida and Christopher Lewis 6. The NYC Green Infrastructure Plan and Opportunities for Innovation in Climate Change Resilience, by Bernice Rosenzweig and Balazs Fekete 7. Innovations for Sustainability via NYC's Residential Curbside Organic, by Ana Isabel Baptista 8. Syndromic Surveillance System: The Art and Science of Actionable Health Information, by Megan Horton and Joseph Ross 9. Solving City Challenges through Neighborhood Innovation Labs: Moving from Smart Cities to Informed Communities, by Constantine E. Kontokosta, Jeff Merritt, and Sander Dolder Part III: Safety and Mobility 10. New York City Police Department: ShotSpotter, and the Shift to “Precision-Based” Policing, by Tami Lin and Malgorzata Rejniak 11. Vision Zero NYC, by Arnaud Sahuguet 12. Midtown in Motion: Real Time Solutions to Traffic Congestion, by Lawrence Lennon and Gerard Soffian Part IV: Becoming a Smarter City Conclusion: A System’s Approach for Innovation in NYC, by André Corrêa d'Almeida and Kendal Stewart Epilogue: Global Future Possibilities, by Jerry MacArthur Hultin Contributors Index

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This book will be invaluable to those looking to understand the complexities of life as a public servant, and anyone striving to become the champion of innovation that urban administrations in modern societies require among their ranks. The case studies illustrate how strategies for interconnected networks among city agencies, NGO's, individuals, and technology would dramatically improve life within New York City's 'gorgeous mosaic.'--David N. Dinkins, 106th mayor, City of New York Andre Correa d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute Andr' Corr'a d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute


This book will be invaluable to those looking to understand the complexities of life as a public servant, and anyone striving to become the champion of innovation that urban administrations in modern societies require among their ranks. The case studies illustrate how strategies for interconnected networks among city agencies, NGO's, individuals, and technology would dramatically improve life within New York City's 'gorgeous mosaic.'--David N. Dinkins, 106th mayor, City of New York Andre Correa d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute


This book will be invaluable to those looking to understand the complexities of life as a public servant, and anyone striving to become the champion of innovation that urban administrations in modern societies require among their ranks. The case studies illustrate how strategies for interconnected networks among city agencies, NGO's, individuals, and technology would dramatically improve life within New York City's 'gorgeous mosaic.'--David N. Dinkins, 106th mayor, City of New York


This book will be invaluable to those looking to understand the complexities of life as a public servant, and anyone striving to become the champion of innovation that urban administrations in modern societies require among their ranks. The case studies illustrate how strategies for interconnected networks among city agencies, NGO's, individuals, and technology would dramatically improve life within New York City's 'gorgeous mosaic.'--David N. Dinkins, 106th mayor, City of New York Andr� Corr�a d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute Andr� Corr�a d'Almeida takes us on a journey into the many different lives of technological innovations. His concern is to detect what works for cities and their many diverse places, people, and needs. He succeeds, and gives us a refreshingly original book about technology in the public sector.--Saskia Sassen, Columbia University, author of Cities in a World Economy


This book will be invaluable to those looking to understand the complexities of life as a public servant, and anyone striving to become the champion of innovation that urban administrations in modern societies require among their ranks. The case studies illustrate how strategies for interconnected networks among city agencies, NGO's, individuals, and technology would dramatically improve life within New York City's 'gorgeous mosaic.'--David N. Dinkins, 106th mayor, City of New York Andre Correa d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute Andr' Corr'a d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute Andr� Corr�a d'Almeida has produced a terrific guide to New York City's seminal experience in developing and delivering a smarter city. The exploration of strategy and real-world applications, the solutions that New York City developed, and the process it went through, will be invaluable to both cities and solutions providers in North America and beyond.--Jonathan Woetzel, director and senior partner, McKinsey Global Institute Andr� Corr�a d'Almeida takes us on a journey into the many different lives of technological innovations. His concern is to detect what works for cities and their many diverse places, people, and needs. He succeeds, and gives us a refreshingly original book about technology in the public sector.--Saskia Sassen, Columbia University, author of Cities in a World Economy


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André Corrêa d’Almeida is adjunct associate professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University, where he is also assistant director of the MPA in Development Practice program at the School of International and Public Affairs and the Earth Institute. He is also the founder of ARCx‑Applied Research for Change and a former senior advisor to the United Nations Development Program.

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