OFFICE OF CIVIC INNOVATION
The City of Long Beach is a national leader in government innovation. The Innovation Team has delivered successful Economic Development and Public Safety Initiatives since 2015 that have tackled large local government challenges with innovation solutions. To expand on the great work, the City launched the Office of Civic Innovation in the City Manager’s Office. With funding from departments and foundations, the Office of Civic Innovation serves as in-house consultants to City departments and together co-create effective approaches that address the most pressing issues. The Office comprised of a Director, Data Scientist, Designer, Project Managers and Graduate Interns deploy a six-pronged approach to problems.
During 2018-2019, the Office of Civic Innovation is working on several exciting projects with support from departments which include:
- African American Cultural Center Development
- Communication Design and Customer Experience with Development Services Department
- Customer Experience during the Airport Phase II Improvements
- Digital Inclusion in Collaboration with Technology and Innovation Department
- Enhancing Long Beach Police Recruitment
- Nuisance Motels Pilot Program
- Prototyping Solutions with Clean Long Beach
- Smart Cities Pilot with Public Works and Economic Development
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