Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mick Thompson in 2012 City, 2012 fellows, Commentary, Honolulu
It’s time to say thanks to the dedicated public servants that helped our Fellows navigate City Hall and champion our mission. And to the Cities that opened their doors, their minds, and their databases to the 2012 Fellows. When I …
Posted on August 13, 2012 by Sheba Najmi in 2012 fellows, Honolulu, News
Early on Saturday, July 28, more than 55 city employees and community members came together to write content for the City of Honolulu’s new beta website – Honolulu Answers. From the ground up, Honolulu Answers is designed to be people-centric, …
Posted on August 13, 2012 by Philip Hale in 2012 Intern, Commentary, Honolulu
It no longer costs political or monetary capital for citizens across the world to make themselves heard in the public sphere. But that voice isn’t enough. If we are to deliver on the promise of a world made better by …
Posted on July 24, 2012 by Forest Frizzell in Gov2.0, Guest Post, Honolulu
I’ve always been an inquisitive person. I’ve been known to purposely shake things up. I wouldn’t be labeled as someone who follows the status quo. I often purposely put myself into uncomfortable situations to test my instincts and challenge my …
Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sheba Najmi in 2012 fellows, Commentary, Honolulu
“I still remember the moment you told me you’d found Adopt-a-Hydrant on our Github account, Forest. I was so impressed, so excited, and so happy. It was like a dream coming true.” — Jennifer Pahlka to Forest Frizzell (Deputy Director …
Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mark Headd in Boston, Commentary, Honolulu, Philadelphia
Last week in Honolulu, the Mayor got on a bus. And while this may seem like a small thing, it’s just the latest example of how mayors and municipal leaders are using the weight of their offices to advance the …
Posted on April 9, 2012 by Sheba Najmi in 2012 fellows, Honolulu, News
This Thursday, April 12, Honolulu is trying something it’s never done before: experimenting with a real world social media marketing campaign by reaching out to local geeks, social media influencers, students, and pretty much anyone with a smart phone. With …
Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mick Thompson in 2012 fellows, Commentary, Honolulu
I had never been to any of the islands of Hawai’i before. All I’ve known of this very isolated tropical island chain is from pictures and movies. It’s a paradise in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by beaches and …
Introducing: Honolulu Answers & Write-a-thon
