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For those in prison, digital access creates a chance to thrive in an evolving world.
Our Chief Digital Equity Officer shares Boston's ongoing internet and device access initiatives with @bostonglobe.com.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/05/m... #bosIT #Technology #Digital
Innovation can make city services smarter, without adding cost to taxpayers.
#Boston is proud to join the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance. This partnership connects local government to cutting-edge #data analysis and #AI expertise.
🔗 www.axios.com/local/boston... #bosIT
Boston's Chief Innovation Officer, Santiago Garces, is an AI 50 winner!
We are proud to foster smarter and more effective government experiences through innovation. See the full #AI50 list from the Center for Public Sector AI: bit.ly/2025-AI50
#GovTech #bosIT #EmergingTech
Emerging tech offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make progress people can feel.
@boston.gov is proud to join the City Data Alliance, to harness data analytics and AI for better experiences with government.
🔗 www.bloomberg.org/press/bloomb...
#bosIT #EmergingTech #Boston
Meet Boston's new Chief Research and Data Officer, Shin-pei Tsay!
Tsay now leads our data and analytics teams, as well as @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov. This new leadership continues the citywide service transformation for residents and City workers.
🔗 www.boston.gov/news/shin-pe... #bosIT
Love open data? #Boston does too. 📊
data.boston.gov is Boston's open #data hub, sharing facts, figures, and maps related to life in the City. Find new perspectives on our parks, transportation, and more. #BosIT
What solutions are there for combatting traffic in #Boston? One tool is Project Green Light, which has reduced traffic congestion by 13% across 114 intersections.
Read more in @axios.com Boston's most recent newsletter.🚦 #BosIT #EmergingTech #Traffic
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This data can inform policy and planning, helping community members and project partners create a healthier and more resilient Blue Hill Avenue corridor.
Curious? Visit commonsensesproject.org for live-time data and more.
#OpenStreets #Roxbury #Environment #ClimateTech #Boston #BosIT
"Having things that feel frictionless and helpful meet people where they are."
Our CIO joined @statescoop.bsky.social to highlight how integrated payments can optimize government services. #DigitalService #BosIT #Boston
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Boston is a @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social Mayors Challenge finalist!
This project will explore traffic signal prioritization for school buses, giving students more time in the classroom and reducing stress on families. 🏫 #Boston #Schools #BosIT #EmergingTech
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/04/m...
Rain can't stop us! 🌧️
Last week our Digital Equity Team shared low-cost internet resources at the Mid-Dorchester Neighborhood Coffee Hour.
Learn more about this years' Coffee Hours at boston.gov/coffee-hours.
#BosIT #Boston #CoffeeHours #Dorchester #Community
An information advertisement for 'BPL To Go'. The graphic shares information about the Boston Public Library's mobile app. The text reads "For all of your Boston Public Library needs! Check library hours, search for new books, check title availability and find upcoming events.".
An information advertisement for Boston's 311 mobile app. The text reads "The best tool to improve your neighborhood! Report issues and track active reports. Boston 311 can also be contacted by phone, email, or online. Please visit boston.gov/311 for more info.".
An information advertisement for Boston's trash and recycling app, 'Trashday'. The text reads "Find garbage and recycling schedules and receive collection notifications. You can also search how to best dispose of waste and recyclables!".
An information advertisement for 'Park Boston'. The text reads "Find and pay for parking around Boston. Extend parking time in app and save your favorite parking locations for next time! Did you know? This app can be used in over 500 cities across the country!".
Information about your city, a download away. 📱
Did you know #Boston supports mobile apps for many city services? In a few taps, you can interact with @311.boston.gov, @streets.boston.gov or the @bpl.boston.gov. Set-up reminders and find resources from your phone.
#BosIT #CityServices
How can digitizing Boston’s curb network improve parking and curb usage? Our Emerging Technology and Analytics teams are finding out. 🔎
Read www.boston.gov/smartgrant to learn more. #BosIT #Parking #Boston
Renting property in #Boston? Discover information about your home through www.boston.gov/rentsmart.
RentSmart gives current or prospective tenants historical data on rental homes and apartments. Data is compiled from our Analytics Team, @311.boston.gov and @isd.boston.gov. #bosIT #Housing
Congratulations to Chief Santiago 'Santi' Garces, on becoming a 'Government Technology Top 25 Dreamer, Doer, and Driver'!
Read more at www.boston.gov/news/city-bo....
#bosIT #EmergingTech #Boston #AI #Innovation #GovTech
Boston is the city where freedom was born and we will never stop fighting to defend it. #Boston250 #BosIT
#ClimateTech on the Plaza was a blast! Our Emerging Technology Team shared their latest Climate Tech RFI Report and on-going sustainability projects.
Our @boston.gov climate tech leaders are one of a kind, creating new jobs, combating climate change and harnessing innovation.
#Innovation #bosIT
An invite to “From Revolution to Revolutionary”, an event on April 19th. The text shares the event time, from 5:00 PM to 9:30PM, and a note that Mayor Michelle Wu and guests will join. The event link, Boston.gov/Boston250, rests on the bottom right corner.
Boston 250 is an open invitation for a celebration as ambitious, exuberant, and inviting as the City itself.
To honor the generational courage and conviction that shaped history, more is to come. Learn more at boston.gov/250.
#Boston250 #America250 #MA250 #AmericanRevolution #bosIT
An aged map of downtown Boston, detailing the route for 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride. A Boston 250 logo rests in the top left corner.
From revolution to revolutionary. Join us tonight for the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride.
The City’s Creative Team used our own Boston 250 brand to reinvigorate a century-old map, proving old truly can be made new.
#Boston250 #NorthEnd #Charlestown #BostonHarbor #bosIT
An event invite shares two gatherings on April 30th, Climate Tech on the Plaza from 10am to 4pm and the Climate Tech Block Party from 4pm to 7pm. At the bottom of this green graphic, Bostonians gather and talk with each other on City Hall Plaza. Logos for the 5 partnering organizations line the bottom of the invite.
Featuring more than 40 climate tech organizations, Climate Tech on the Plaza invites environmentalists, business leaders, government partners, researchers, and students to connect. RSVP at boston.gov/climate-tech.
#ClimateTech #Boston #Sustainability #Innovation #bosIT
The 'Emerging Climate Tech RFI: Summary Report' explores the make-up and challenges facing Boston's climate tech ecosystem.
Including more than 50 startups, the report also connects the City to effective solutions for partnership. Read the report at www.boston.gov/news/emergin... #bosIT #Innovation
An informational advertisement for Boston's public wi-fi network, titled "Wi-Fi, but make it wicked free". Below this headline, there's explanatory text stating: "Wicked Free Wi-Fi is Boston's free, public Wi-Fi network. With more than 120 access points, it's wicked simple to find free Wi-Fi when you need it". Above a map of wi-fi access points, there is text stating "view the map and learn more at boston.gov/wifi".
Looking for free Wi-Fi throughout Boston? It's wicked easy. 🛜
You can visit a Wicked Free Wi-Fi hub, a public library @bpl.boston.gov, or a Center for Youth and Families @bcyf.boston.gov to get connected. Learn more at boston.gov/wifi.
#bosIT #Internet #DigitalEquity
Creative Team members sit on the stage at MGM, preparing their designs for State of the City. A backdrop rests behind them, featuring the blue-tinted graphics they created.
Bostonians walk into MGM Music Hall for State of the City. Graphics display on the screens above the door, made by the Creative Team.
Mayor Wu speaks behind a podium at MGM Music Hall. A backdrop rests behind her, featuring iconic Boston landmarks in a blue-tint.
Seeing these designs around Boston makes us proud. Cheers to Ellen and Dan for their hard work on State of the City.
#BostonSOTC #bosIT #Creative #BehindTheScenes
Within the Department of Innovation and Technology, our Creative Team crafts designs and branding that tell Boston's story. For #StateOfTheCity, they brought an authentic and distinctive visual narrative to life.
#bosIT #Creative #BehindTheScenes
An Emerging Technology team member show students how to build air quality sensors out of LEGOs. The students sit at a classroom table, listening.
LEGOs are connected together in a square, with wires and batteries coming upwards. A light glows brightly on the right, indicating air quality.
Three students build an air sensor together, combining LEGOs and wires.
The coversheet of a science experiment, titled 'Build Your Own Air Quality Sensor'.
This week our Office of Emerging Technology taught students how to build air quality sensors. Using LEGOs, small electronics, and dry shampoo, students learned about environmental sensors in Boston and the science behind them!
#Boston #bosIT #STEM #Environment #SmartCities #ClimateTech
Go behind the scenes at #BostonSOTC. 🎥
Without the City TV Team, this night would look much different! Thank you for your hard work broadcasting the work of the @boston.gov, as @mayorwu.boston.gov delivers her third State of the City Address.
#Boston #StateOfTheCity #Production #bosIT
