OpenGeo Suite Supports SFPark and Cleaner, Safer Streets in San Francisco

Today OpenGeo, the leader in open source geospatial technology, completed Phase II development for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) SFpark project asset management system. SFpark uses geospatial and sensory technology to collect and distributes real-time parking availability information to drivers. It also uses this data to regularly update meter and garage pricing to ensure parking Continue reading

OpenBag: Kaja Kuhl Explores Migrant Populations in New Urbania

Kaja Kühl founded youarethecity, a research, design and planning practice that is interested in creating dialogue about the urban environment. youarethecity collaborates with institutions, individuals and non-profit organizations to produce maps, diagrams, writings, designs, websites, events and exhibitions about urban spaces. A major theme is how migrant populations can come and shape their new sociopolitical environment or be totally crushed by Continue reading