Mayors Challenge sets twin goals of competition and collaboration for US cities with bold ideas
PUBLISHED June 15, 2012
Cities are increasingly where the most innovative solutions to society’s challenges get their start. C40 Chair New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg aims to accelerate this trend by launching a new philanthropic effort to spur cities onwards in trying untested ideas of great promise. Yesterday, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the Mayors Challenge, which will award $9 million to five US cities that come up with bold ideas for solving major problems and improving quality of life.
