Open Data
Mapping the Digital Curb
A data mobility company released an open-data initiative that maps the physical features of curbs in six cities, with the goal of reducing congestion and improving accessibility.
The Case For Embracing Transparency
COMMENTARY | It's time to rethink and reframe our approach to public records.
The Difficult Balance of Transparency and Privacy for Local Governments
“Risk will never be zero so it has to be actively managed,” according to Jason Lally, data services manager for the city and county of San Francisco.
What Do State Chief Data Officers Do?
A look at the job that puts analytics to use in decision-making.
Bloomberg’s What Works Cities Program Hits a Big Milestone But Its Work Is Far From Done
Reaching its 100-city goal, the network focused on improving data-driven management practices in mid-size municipalities is continuing to foster “sustainability of practice” in city halls.
Register for the 2018 Code for America Summit
Mark your calendars and join us in Oakland, California.
Midsize Cities Get a New, Free Data Portal Option
Open Data America wants to do for other municipalities what it did in Cary, North Carolina.
An App for Citizens (or Health Inspectors) Frustrated With Finding Food Trucks
In an effort to resolve a government health code problem, they also found a way to empower businesses and citizens.
New Mapping Tool Helps Chattanoogans Explore Their City’s Data
"Open data has a tremendous ability to break down barriers and empower communities,” according to Mayor Andy Berke.
Las Vegas Begins Its Smart City Push
Starting with sensors at 10 intersections, Nevada’s largest city plans to grow out its IoT infrastructure and data-gathering operation to encompass its entirety by 2025.
Boston Seeks a More Tech-Savvy Audience With New Open Data Platform
“We’re trying to establish a culture where the default for datasets is trying to make things open data,” said the city’s chief data officer.
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