From:
gnat
Date:
Feb 25 22:20 NZDT
Short link
Code for America is a project that connects web developers with cities
to build projects for the community. "CFA works with city officials
and leading web development talent to identify and then develop web
solutions that can then be shared and rolled out more broadly to
cities across America."
Their first call for interested cities has ended:
http://codeforamerica.org/2010/02/24/city-applications-are-in/
> These cities (and other agencies) were asked to propose up to three
> projects that the Code for America fellows will build for them, if
> their city is chosen, in 2011, and the ideas they’ve generated are
> inspiring. A sample of the kinds of applications they’ve proposed:
>
> • A mobile public safety application that would allow police
> officers in the field to access crime data in real time and
> residents to interact with police officers in their neighborhoods.
> • Reporting features for 311 data that would allow residents, via a
> Web interface, to extract 311 data and analyze that data for their
> own purposes by using a series of interactive reporting capabilities.
> • A centralized, virtual resource center for businesses that
> provides for real-time tracking of all interactions with the city,
> including licensing, permitting and incentives.
> • A civic engagement portal to help community groups post projects,
> allow citizens to search for volunteer opportunities, and connect
> planning and city council decisions to neighborhoods.
One to keep an eye on.
Cheers;
Nat