The One Lesson Open Data Taught Us
Listen to the wisdom that open data is imparting.
Posts Tagged: open-data
How Cities Are Moving Toward Vision Zero
Could your city eliminate traffic deaths?
State Governments: Taking the Lead on Open Data
Learn how state governments are taking the lead on open data initiatives.
Gearing Up for Mosquito Season
The ability to respond to potential issues and vector born outbreaks quickly and effectively means a world of difference to agencies and the communities they serve. Check out the five challenges that stand in the way of doing this.
Open Data 2.0: Transparency, Now With Focus
Governments often mark the success of open data by how many datasets they’ve published on open portals. But publishing data, I’d argue, is open data 1.0. Open data 2.0 involves putting these data to good use. It means open data that informs policymaking budgetary decisions, that raises awareness of issues, and ultimately, that empowers communities.
Top Trends to Watch for Government in 2017
If 2016 taught us anything, it is that technology enables communication between government and the people it serves in such a powerful way. From elections and campaigning, to traditional government services, technology is changing the way government operates. Here are a few trends that get me excited about the year to come
The Future of Open Data, in the Story of an Ancient Library
The next administration will need to make important choices about both government data and Iraq. What can Mosul’s ruins tell us about the future of government data?
Transparency and Trust are not the Same Thing
Has the availability of data and transparency of government information led to greater trust?
Improving the Customer Experience by Storytelling with Maps
As our government continues the journey of open data and citizen engagement, finding meaningful ways to share that data and encourage interaction will only grow in importance. Maps are just one way to improve our citizens’ customer experience.
If You Build It, They Will Come: How Open Data is Changing Government for the Better
When it comes to the idea of open data in government, I am one of its greatest fans. Here are a few of my top reasons open data is the best thing to happen to the government since federal holidays.