Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate
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From the Department of Sanitation's use of GPS tracking to optimize garbage collection routes to the Department of Education's efforts to use data to improve student outcomes, New York City's agencies are constantly finding new ways to improve the lives of its residents.
In Smarter New York City, Author's Name tells the stories of these innovations, showing how they are making the city more efficient, more effective, and more equitable. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of urban government.
"A fascinating look at how New York City's agencies are using innovation to make the city a better place to live."
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 5218 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 448 pages |
- Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City
"An essential read for anyone interested in the future of urban government."
- David Rockefeller, chairman of the Rockefeller Foundation
"A timely and important book that shows how cities can use innovation to address their most pressing challenges."
- Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City
Author's Name is a journalist and author who has written extensively about urban affairs. He is a contributing editor to The Atlantic and a former staff writer at The New York Times. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
Smarter New York City is available now from all major booksellers.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is responsible for collecting and disposing of the city's garbage. It is one of the largest and most complex sanitation departments in the world, with a fleet of over 6,000 vehicles and a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
In recent years, the DSNY has been at the forefront of innovation in the sanitation industry. The department has implemented a number of new technologies and initiatives to improve its efficiency and effectiveness, including:
- GPS tracking to optimize garbage collection routes
- Automated trucks to collect garbage from high-rise buildings
- Composting facilities to turn organic waste into compost
- Educational programs to teach residents about recycling and waste reduction
These innovations have helped the DSNY to reduce the city's waste disposal costs, improve its environmental performance, and provide better service to residents.
The Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for the education of over 1 million students in New York City. The DOE is one of the largest school districts in the United States, and it faces a number of challenges, including:
- A diverse student population with a wide range of needs
- A high poverty rate
- A large number of English language learners
Despite these challenges, the DOE has made significant progress in recent years in improving student outcomes. The department has implemented a number of new initiatives, including:
- Data-driven decision-making to improve instruction
- Extended learning time for students who need it most
- Expanded access to pre-kindergarten and after-school programs
- Teacher training and development programs
These initiatives have helped the DOE to improve student attendance, reduce dropout rates, and raise test scores.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is responsible for providing affordable housing to New Yorkers. The HPD owns and manages over 175,000 units of housing, and it provides subsidies to help low-income families afford housing in the private market.
In recent years, the HPD has focused on developing new affordable housing units and preserving existing ones. The department has also been working to address the city's homelessness crisis.
The HPD's initiatives include:
- Building new affordable housing units
- Preserving existing affordable housing units
- Providing rental assistance to low-income families
- Developing new programs to address homelessness
These initiatives have helped the HPD to make New York City more affordable and equitable.
New York City is a city of innovation, and its city agencies are no exception. These agencies are constantly finding new ways to improve the lives of its residents, from using technology to optimize garbage collection routes to using data to improve student outcomes.
Smarter New York City tells the stories of these innovations, showing how they are making the city more efficient, more effective, and more equitable. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of urban government.
4.7 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 5218 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 448 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 5218 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 448 pages |