Christopher Swope

Writer and editor looking for stories of urban innovation and leadership in cities around the world.

[The Neal Peirce Foundation @nealpeircefdn]

Thrilled to partner with @GPLInc & @arizonafuture on this update of the 1987 “Peirce Report.” @BillFultonVta & @cswope revisit Neal Peirce’s seminal deep dive on Metro Phoenix & explore the region’s future.
Read the report:
https://t.co/Sz4mK5FEgh

[The Neal Peirce Foundation @nealpeircefdn]

The late journalist Neal Peirce was always on the road searching for promising policies, programs and ideas to write about in his syndicated newspaper column. That's why we offer journalists reporting travel grants. Apply here by Oct. 7:
https://t.co/SCzKmZNZkI

[The Neal Peirce Foundation @nealpeircefdn]

A New Orleans nonprofit takes chefs out to see firsthand how a disappearing shoreline impacts seafood production. @RoryDoylePhoto, a 2022 Neal Peirce Foundation grantee, got the story along with writer @BoyceUpholt for @BitterSouth.
https://t.co/1qmU7vvm39

[The Neal Peirce Foundation @nealpeircefdn]

As a journalist, the late Neal Peirce traveled constantly, to meet face-to-face with civic leaders and see for himself what made communities work better. That's why we offer journalists reporting travel grants. Apply here by Oct. 16:
https://t.co/SCzKmZNZkI

[The Neal Peirce Foundation @nealpeircefdn]

Attention journalists! Applications are now open for our 2023 grant program. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support travel within the U.S. to report on stories about city solutions. Apply by October 16! ⬇️
https://t.co/SCzKmZNZkI

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

@GKajszo @MyGlendale @Ford @CityLab Love it, @GKajszo! Glad residents responded to this fun way of offering ideas. And really happy for you that the marker washed off!

[Neil Kleiman @NeilKleiman]

Unpacking the secrets of culture change in city hall. Great Q&A with me & @alexshermansong by @cswope, at @publicinno, @BloombergCities. https://t.co/X8sa0EduFW

[Brendan Babb @brendanbabb]

Excited to have the @ANCInnovation #iteams' work highlighted in @BloombergCities Spark. Learn more about a project to get the latest info to small businesses via the Anchorage Small Biz Alerts using SMS texts. Providing timely info, self-help, and one-on-one help. @cswope

[James Anderson @JamesAnderson]

President Trump might not mask it up, but mayors sure are - as
@nanwhaley @MayorHancock @SylvesterTurner @Mayor_Spicer and @wadetroxell show. #LeadershipMatters. https://t.co/gO8yeaCRRQ #MasksNow #COVID19

[Stephanie Wade @StephAWade]

“Survey: U.S. mayors share their top coronavirus-related concerns” by @BloombergCities
https://t.co/r4wbwf9vls

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

@BrianDavidPlatt @ridewithvia @StevenFulop @JerseyCity @BloombergCities @ELGL50 Congrats on getting this off the ground!

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

@iteamLBC @ChristopherSwop Love the new look! Thanks for helping me find you.

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

.@GuadalajaraGob is showing cities around the world how to squeeze petty #corruption out of permitting & licensing. Click through to the report - it's a great read on how low-level bribes happen and how to stop it. https://t.co/Og8gzvRByt

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

Important research related to a group of public servants whose work we don't do enough to recognize: the people who answer the call when you dial 911.

[Bloomberg Cities @BloombergCities]

Handling 911 calls is a stressful job with high turnover rates. A new study from @B_I_Tweets finds building a sense of belonging among dispatchers can help. @ElizabethLinos of @UCBerkeley’s @GoldmanSchool explains why here: https://t.co/4GTSzgXskk

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

Thanks to @chrismichaelgdn and the rest of the @guardiancities team for showing us what the best in urban journalism looks like.

[Chris Michael @chrismichaelgdn]

Well, that's it comrades. After six years @guardiancities is closing up shop. It's been an incredible honour and privilege: the best job in journalism, for a few reasons I wanted to mention briefly (1/11) https://t.co/oSVwT4qBTf

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

My friend Greg Scruggs sending the Washington @Nationals good vibes from the top of Oregon's Mount Jefferson. Hit one here, Juan Soto!

[James Anderson @JamesAnderson]

Behind the scenes as we put on the finishing touches for #CityLabDC

[Christopher Swope @cswope]

So happy to hear it when great ideas spread from one city to another and to play even the smallest role in helping that happen!

[Brendan Babb @brendanbabb]

2/2 @accgov saw the project from a @FastCompany article inspired by a Bloomberg Spark @cswope article w/help from @rolandpersaud. The work was inspired by @codeforamerica's work w/SMS texting, @mRelief_form, @Durham_iteam, @twilio,.. Pay it forward Share! https://t.co/rnJWPwxyxB

[James Anderson @JamesAnderson]

Mayors are on the front lines on advancing economic opportunities for their residents, and in our talk at last week’s #RFASummit, @GTBynum, @mayorcantrell, and @CityRochesterNY’s Mayor Warren nailed it on why this work is so important. Check it out: https://t.co/VvmSm99dQE

[James Anderson @JamesAnderson]

#LocalGov innovation sometimes involves emerging tech. But more often it involves creative no-tech, low-tech and even old-tech interventions to address challenges in new ways. That’s why I love seeing ideas like this one from #Anchorage. Check it out: https://t.co/Je503Tgdr1