Like many of you, I use the Google Maps application on my smartphone, a lot. Whether I need to locate the nearest convenience store or find the closest BART stop, having a map in my hand with a realtime “you …
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Oakland City Council Votes for Open Data Policy
May 9, 2012 in 2012 fellows, News
On Monday April 30, 2012, Oakland City Council reviewed an open data policy initiative put forth by city councilmember of the 4th District and Oakland native, Libby Schaff. The open data policy agenda report composed by policy analyst Bruce Stoffmacher, …
The Brigade Effect
April 26, 2012 in #meta, Brigade, News
People aren’t just watching, talking, and tweeting about civic technology — they are acting! Over the week of February 25 – March 4, passionate citizens around the country came together to “Code Across America.” Eight events were organized by the …
Check out Engagement Commons [beta]
With civic engagement becoming an increasingly critical component of successful governance in the 21st century, cities around the world are seeking to leverage technology as a tool for citizen participation, but civic leaders face real challenges finding, evaluating, and deploying …
Introducing CfA Salon [with Ellen Miller & Tom Steinberg]
CfA Salon is a new casual speaker series hosted by Code for America. This monthly event invites the community in for a thought-provoking, intimate discussion with leaders in government and technology. These leaders will share their vision for where we …
Welcome Lauren!
Code for America is pleased to welcome Lauren Dyson as its newest employee. Lauren joins Code for America as the Community Coordinator for our Civic Commons project. Lauren isn’t new to Code for America, having previously served as a communications …
