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Press Round Up
The Livable Streets Initiative has been making the news a lot recently:Pavement to Parks - New York TimesInterview with Aaron Naparstek - Pedal PowerMore Schools Encourage Commuting by Bike - New York Times More press clips are available at our Press Room, and we are of course happy to talk to members of the media. Drop Read more...
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What OpenGeo has been up to
OpenGeo’s had a busy month as we have been ramping up to drive our technology and business in exciting new directions. Here is a quick preview of what is in Read more...
The Root, Branches, and Fruit of Government as an Open Platform
Tim O’Reilly often describes the government as a platform, John Geraci provided us with the The Four Pillars of an Open Civic System, and Micah Sifry offered the Three Branches of We.gov. Here I present The Root, Branches, and Fruit of Government as an Open Platform.
The recent Gov 2.0 Summit was primarily focused around “Government Read more...
Posted in Online Participation, Open Standards, Platforms, data, open government 7 Comments
NYTransitData.org launches
Building on the work that has been taking place on the NY transit data wiki, we’ve just launched a new site, NYTransitData.org, which makes the case for improving New York’s transit system through open data.
Check out the introduction or browse the frequently asked questions. Then come back and share your thoughts in the comments. We know Read more...
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Software Freedom Day: From Software to Everywhere
It’s an exciting time. The values that have been championed for decades by the free software movement — values of sharing, participation, and freedom — have over the past several years spread well beyond the confines of computer software and are permeating everything from the arts to government.
That’s why the Software Freedom Law Center, TOPP, Read more...
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NY City Council member calls for open transit data
Earlier this week, City Councilwoman Gale Brewer wrote a public letter to interim MTA CEO Helena Williams advocating for open public transit data. Though Councilwomen Brewer does not have direct political influence over the MTA as it’s a state-based agency, she makes a strong argument for open transit data. Indeed, Councilwoman Brewer, who chairs the Read more...
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Job Opening: IT Manager
TOPP is looking for a talented IT manager. This is an exciting position that will oversee the infrastructure of a unique technology-driven non-profit. Please take a look at the full job description.
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Open 311 at Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase
In a few minutes, Philip Ashlock from The Open Planning Project will be discussing Open311 at the Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase.
Phil presented as part of the "Government as a Partner" panel, along with representatives from Arkansas Recovery Portal, Neighbors for Neighbors, SeeClickFix, and BART. You can view his slides below or download them here Read more...
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Announcing Open311 DevCamp