Case Study: Have You Found the Secret Key to Understanding Your Citizens?
“Human data” analysis unlocks true public representation.
Simulating Scenarios for Killer Smog Conditions in Pittsburgh
Predictive analytics are getting better at profiling the clinical impact of air- and heat-related emergencies, as well as the stress they place on response infrastructure.
State and Local Evidence-Based Data-Driven Policy Movement Plows Forward
Highlights from the Denver kickoff event for Route Fifty’s Roadshow series.
‘Business as Usual Can Be the Riskiest Procurement Approach’
Top insights about procurement and contracting from the What Works Cities Summit.
Route Fifty’s 1st Roadshow Stop Is in Denver
Join us on April 18, where we’ll explore the DNA of good governance with Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Largest Body-Camera Supplier Is Giving Police Free AI to Analyze Crime Footage
The CEO of Taser International, now renamed Axon, says these connected systems would allow police to spend more time doing their jobs, rather than paperwork
A Data-Driven Governance Test for Seattle: Transforming Homeless Services
Two years ago, the Emerald City was among the first to be named to the What Works Cities program and chose to focus on human-services contracting reform. What can other cities learn from Seattle’s experience?
What Works Cities Launches New Certification Program for Municipal Data Practices
As the footprint of the WWC network grows, “other cities will want to copy the cities that do well,” according to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
In Los Angeles, All Data Is Sustainability Data
L.A.’s holistic open performance approach is driven by its chief data officer’s desire to build a truly “smart city” that integrates data from all sectors in real time for faster and more intelligent decisionmaking.
Follow the Data Trail: Using Analytics to Defeat Fraud
Why taxpayers are still paying entitlement benefits to dead people—and other fraudsters.
Route Fifty Special Report: The Health Data Equation
We’re featuring three stories of state and local governments using data to deliver critical health services, make better decisions and improve their communities in the process.
The Challenges of ‘Data Science for Social Good’ in a New Era of ‘Alternative Facts’
What can policy professionals do to combat misinformation and confusion that sows the seeds of distrust in their important work?
Download Our New Ebook: Challenges and Opportunities for Data-Driven Local Governments
Included are stories about the use of data in the governments of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; Syracuse, New York; and New Orleans.
How Pennsylvania Is Visualizing Medical Error Data to Save Lives
A small staff is doing big things with the right training.
As Child Welfare Agencies Turn to Data Analytics ‘We Have to Be Really Careful’
Some see a promising way to keep kids safe from abuse and neglect using big data. But worries persist about bias against poor and minority families.
How Analytics Are Saving Kentucky Money on Snow and Ice
Knowing which snow plow and salt spreader routes to take and how much material to use could save the state millions of dollars.
How Apps Can Prompt Police Departments to Release More Stats
In trying to answer questions about U.S. crime using open data, app developers on the online analytics platform Foxtrot Code are requiring even more transparency from city officials.
How One Arizona County Is Making Sense of Heat-Related Illness
Using analytics software to comb data, health officials expected to find seniors most often overheating during the summer months. They were wrong.
Georgia Dept. of Corrections Converts to Intelligence-Led Policing of Inmates
After an FBI investigation revealed trouble within the ranks of prison officers, a new software suite was purchased to catch contraband connections.
Mapping Changed This County's Approach to Behavioral Health
San Bernardino County once thought consumers avoided services because of the stigma attached.
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