Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 - 9:06
How Data Can Transform Neighborhood Life
Guests
Sukumar Ganapati
Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Florida International University
Barney Krucoff
Geographic Information System Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), District of Columbia
Related Links
"Using Geographic Information Systems to Increase Citizen Engagement", E-Government / Technology Series, IBM Center for The Business of Government
Online Maps Listing, D.C. Office of the Chief Technology Officer
D.C.'s Snow Response Reporting System
Metro: Build Your High Capacity System
The city of Portland, Oregon, actively solicited public suggestions during the final planning stage of its mass transit system.
Fix My Street
One of the first sites to figure out the potential of maps and apps for government services was a site called "Fix My Street," started in the U.K. in 2007.
Virtual Charlotte
"Virtual Charlotte" provides a visual record of 311 calls and other location-specific information for the city.