We compared open data from 141 cities and states to figure out what information sets residents want most. Here’s what we found.
Continue readingWorried about public comments on draft open data policy? Here are the most common sentiments.
Inviting public comments on draft policy can be a daunting proposition, especially in the age of angry Internet comments. Knowing how residents in other cities have responded to draft open data policy can help make that process more approachable. To better understand that we took a look at the most common sentiments in draft open data policy comments.
Continue readingWho are the most common commenters on open data policies?
A number of cities have invited feedback on draft open data policies — but who actually participates? We analyzed 164 comments made by 65 users on the online drafts posted by 9 American cities to find out.
Continue readingHow Houston is using open data to handle Hurricane Harvey
Open data has become a crucial part of emergency response to natural disasters. This week, Hurricane Harvey is demonstrating how robust open data systems can help any city cope with and recover from disaster.
Continue readingPublic comments on city open data policies focus on governance, uses and privacy
Our analysis of public feedback on the draft open data policies posted by nine American cities online found that comments focus most on governance, usability and privacy. We hope cities will apply this information towards more meaningfully engage with the public.
Continue readingMaking the case for human-centered design for open data
By designing open data programs around the needs of residents, city governments can build trust with communities, creating new opportunities for accountability and effectiveness. This has the ability to spark positive civic action for the greater good.
Continue readingWhat we’ve learned about the Trump administration’s changes to government websites won’t shock you
In 2017, there have been major reductions to public access to public information about the environment, energy, and climate change on federal websites, including EPA, DOE, DOT, Interior, State, USDA and the White House.
Continue readingWhy we’re joining Sunlight to report on public access to public information
We're monitoring changes public access to public information on federal government websites under the Trump administration.
Continue readingNotes from a roundtable on open data at the White House
The White House hosted a roundtable on using open data for economic outcomes. Here's what we learned, and what we recommended.
Continue readingHelp the Open Data Charter learn what helps cities
The experiences of adopting and implementing the Open Data Charter are relatively undocumented. The Charter and Open North want to hear directly from practitioners, learn from their experiences, and share their findings.
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