Pittsburgh Prioritizes ‘Inclusive’ Tech Initiatives With New Innovation Roadmap
The city’s technology boom “must be accessible to all,” according to Mayor Bill Peduto.
How USAID built open data into its mission
A new CIO Council case study looks at the U.S. Agency for International Development's integration of open data into its mission.
OpenJustice puts California criminal justice data on display
The OpenJustice initiative features a dashboard of criminal justice indicators and an open data portal that encourages download and re-use of data.
Jackson joins the open data movement
An open data executive order from the Mississippi town's mayor establishes policies that codify and standardize open data processes.
Fort Worth Is Sharing Data With the Private Sector Faster
Cities have a new standard for releasing building permit data. Now what?
Berkeley’s open data portal leverages city’s legacy data
The city open data website will make city information more accessible for citizens, reduce staff time and make the most of the city’s legacy data.
Revamped NYC Census FactFinder includes map interface, better data
New York City upgraded its Census FactFinder, a website that lets users access socioeconomic and demographic information from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
7 steps to securing open government
A case study of open data processes in Seattle yielded seven ways cities can better manage risk when opening their data.
'Checkbook' websites shine light on state spending
Besides increasing transparency, checkbook websites can identify inefficiencies and reduce the amount of time spent by staff filling information requests.
8 cities win innovation support
Bloomberg Philanthropies selected eight cities for its What Works Cities initiative, a $42 million program to help 100 cities enhance their use of data to improve the lives of residents.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Name First ‘What Works Cities’ for Data Improvement Initiatives
Eight mid-sized cities will be getting expert support and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
Boston builds on open data initiatives
The new Open and Protected Data Policy accelerates the city’s open data and transparency plans and expands its open data portal.
How Good Is Your State Legislature’s Website?
User experience tends to be poor in most cases. And that’s bad for citizen engagement, according to a new report.
Key Takeaways From San Francisco's Updated Open Data Strategy
The City by the Bay continues to expand its open data portal while looking for new ways to get residents to utilize it.
What Your Internet Access Says About Your County Government’s Trustworthiness
To improve transparency, officials must first understand local demographics, according to a new University of Missouri study.
Using Predictive Analytics, Chicago Is a Trailblazer for Health Code Inspections
Harnessing municipal data, it’s easier to prioritize where to concentrate inspection efforts. And GitHub makes it easier for other cities to use the city’s model.
Where Major Cities Stand on Police Body Cam Implementation
A new report examines how municipalities are navigating state laws regarding the technology, or lack thereof, as many law enforcement agencies attempt to boost transparency.
Improved open data nets Transit App service for three cities
Chattanooga, Baltimore and Cleveland have recently opened their transportation data to allow Transit App to help citizens view all public transit options in real-time.
Alliance releases open data standards for construction permit info
The Building and Land Development Specification is a standardized format for jurisdictions to use when reporting information on building and construction permits as open data.
Your Local Government Can Help Make a Permitting Data Standard Better
A consortium of tech contributors posted required and optional fields to GitHub and now wants input on how to improve it.
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