Twenty-four cities were selected as winners in the 2025-26 challenge, a global competition aiming to support and amplify innovative urban strategies.
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Boise, led by Chair Mayor Lauren McLean, is a winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies #MayorsChallenge!
With $1M, Boise will expand its geothermal system to provide affordable, clean heat for housing — lowering energy costs & creating a model for other cities.
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👏 Congratulations to all!
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 #MayorsChallenge Winners! 🌍
24 cities across 20 countries — representing 350M+ residents — are leading bold, creative solutions to improve essential services and respond to complex local challenges.
" #BloombergPhilanthropies Announces 2025 – 2026 #MayorsChallenge Winners
February 24, 2026" #Turku #Finland
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Our Vice Principal, KSI Fellow, & Director @OxWellResearch, @jedeneve is honoured to be on the selection committee for the #MayorsChallenge @BloombergCities!
$15million is to be awarded to the most innovative ideas to #BuildBackBetter. Please share widely & apply! ⤵️
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Have you voted for #Houston in the #mayorschallenge FAN FAVORITE contest? #1Bin4All needs your vote! http://huff.to/126FOQQ
#Houston's #1Bin4All was named one of @atlanticcities' 8 most intriguing #mayorschallenge finalists. http://bit.ly/WdcyFO
RT @ChicagoCDO: Love it: "Chicago Wants To Be the Smartest City on Earth" http://mashable.com/2013/02/22/chicago-smartest-city/ #data #mayorschallenge @Comp_Inst
