The City of Durham is taking "crowdlaw" in a different direction, asking people to improve its existing open data policy.
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Cities need your help making better open data policy
Our What Works cities are asking the public to weigh in on draft open data policies. Help us make better policy with, not for, the public.
Continue readingOpen data by default: Challenging but worth it
When people are asked to shift the ways that they think about and use data, resistance is normal. Here's how Tempe, Arizona is building a culture that treats data as a strategic asset.
Continue readingDC data policy balances privacy, security and openness
The District of Columbia's new Data Policy builds on the good work of other American cities working through how to balance competing interests with its strong commitment to open by default and strong commitments to data protection and privacy.
Continue readingHow opening data and policy to the public online can make both better
By leveraging a collaborative approach online to draft its open data policy, the City of Buffalo is off to a good start in engaging its community.
Continue readingHow to invite feedback on an open data policy
Matt Bailey spoke to us about his experience with collaborative drafting of an open data policy for Washington, D.C.
Continue readingTracking collaborative policy for open data
Buffalo used the OpenGov Foundation’s Madison platform to solicit public feedback on their draft open data policy. There’s a rising trend... View Article
Continue readingHow Naperville took an inclusive, participatory approach to opening city data
Naperville, Ill., has taken a unique participatory approach to opening municipal data.
Continue readingHow Scottsdale plans to use complementary policies to open up city data
We often speak of an “open data policy,” but there may be multiple policies working together to create a sturdier framework. Scottsdale, Ariz., is taking advantage of this model to ensure its data is truly open.
Continue readingWhy are some cities so good at releasing open data? (Pt. 1)
While many cities have made open data progress in recent years, the City Open Data Census has seen a handful of cities consistently rise to the top. Why is that?
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