AI is changing information forever. But for communities historically overlooked since the
1800s, automation poses a new threat. Algorithmic erasure. Albuquerque's APINH population,
Asian Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, spans 62 to 74 countries and is growing at a staggering
33.8%. Yet in the data, we've been treated as a monolith. We realize that without a
proactive strategy, this history would be flattened by the machines. What did we do?
While the community advocates for a physical APINH center, we built the digital third place. Enter
Project BRIDGE. This is a trust first framework that rebuilds civic engagement. Over 70 days of
listening across more than 550 stakeholders, we turned ground truth into algorithmic, equity,
infrastructure. Through Civic GEO, we ensured our community is the primary source for the models of
the future. We prove that local government can keep up with the private sector and without a
fancy budget. On a $0 software stack, we built a $2.6 million strategic asset,
mapped a $3 billion economic mesh, and doubled community trust scores from 1.6 to 3.1. All in
less than a year. For us, visibility is bargaining power. By creating the data that didn't exist,
we've given our community the floor to self- advocate and lead. This is Project BRIDGE, trust
first civic GEO. Together, we're building digital sovereignty that futureproofs our visibility.
This AI playback is powered by Chrome. Did you know Albuquerque's Asian Pacific Islander
Native Hawaiian community is the fastest growing? This segment, we're diving into the city's efforts
to support them. That's right. The city of Albuquerque recognizes this vibrant community.