Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, GB builds machine learning solution using Microsoft Fabric
Wirral and Simpson Associates will take a multi-stage approach to developing an in-house modeling platform for strategic planning. The first step uses synthetic data for staff training on the Fabric-based solution. Borough departments will determine use cases for data analytics before testing machine learning solutions. This project aims for reliable predictions of neighborhood-level service needs and demographic trends.
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Dorset Council, GB creates a data model for estimating cost of living impacts on local households
The Microsoft Power BI tool synthesizes inflation data from the national government, income data from Experian, and social media sentiment analysis. This model supports council-wide and postcode-level supports for families struggling with inflation. Council officials first deployed the internal tool in evaluating how a national energy price cap of £2,500 affected local residents. Dorset Council will continue to add data inputs for more accurate predictions of economic conditions.
Dorset Council, GB
United Kingdom
Greater London Authority, GB captures city trends in data with State of London Dashboard
The City Intelligence Unit produced datasets in 120 metrics for a report to council officials. Public interest in this report led to the creation of a Dashboard filled with easy-to-read visuals. Dashboard users access one-page visual summaries of data after selecting from nine sections like Communities and The Environment. Line graphs going back to 2010 in areas like business formations and household recycling rates are supported by links to related sources.
Greater London Authority, GB
United Kingdom
New York, NY is creating the nation’s first gun crimes unit at a public DNA crime laboratory
New York City is creating the nation’s first gun crimes unit at a public DNA crime laboratory. Employees will focus exclusively on testing and analyzing evidence from gun crimes in the city. The $2.5 million DNA Gun Crimes Unit is expected to speed evidence test turnaround times to expedite gun crimes through the criminal justice system. Currently, testing turnaround is 60 days, and that should drop to 30 days when the new unit becomes fully operational.
New York, NY
United States
San Jose, CA launched the Equity Through Data and Privacy Program to improve city services
The city of San Jose launched the Equity Through Data and Privacy Program to improve both equity and accountability in city services through government data and analytics. The program will involve new data collection processes that the city can scale, paired with community outreach to be transparent about the effort and its intended impact.
San Jose, CA
United States
Durham County Council, GB streamlines data analytics through a partnership with itelligent-i
The collaboration began with itelligent-i's business intelligence review of county departments in 2021. This review found departmental staff spent time on data collection and processing that could be better spent on analytics. Participant teams were outfitted with visualization and analytics systems for quicker access to data-driven insights. Durham County Council selected itelligent-i to develop a county-wide platform for service improvements based on previously siloed data.
Durham County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Maricopa County, AZ partners with Hootsuite to protect election security from social media threats
Maricopa County has partnered with Hootsuite to deploy brand sentiment analysis tools to examine social media posts, bolster cybersecurity, and ensure election security. County officials are using social media monitoring to detect and prevent insider threats when hiring seasonal election workers. The county alerts law enforcement about potential threats, adjusts firewalls to high-threat areas, and adjusts communication strategies based on fomenting false narratives.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Milwaukee County, WI is using artificial intelligence to analyze foreclosures & racial inequalities
Milwaukee County is looking to use artificial intelligence to identify foreclosure ordinances and policies that may inadvertently promote racial inequality. The county partnered with SAS and SolasAI to form the MKE Equity team and participate in the 2022 SAS Hackathon program. During the program, the team used SAS Viya Suite artificial intelligence to analyze policy wording, foreclosure data, and any subsequent racial inequities. The county is still seeking an effective, long-term solution.
Milwaukee County, WI
United States
Gilpin County, CO is partnering with N5 Sensors to pilot a new fire detection and location system
Gilpin County is partnering with N5 Sensors to pilot a new wildfire detection and location system. The N5 Sensors system uses sensors mounted throughout target areas designed to detect chemical traces, smoke particulates, and gases in the air, and measure heat. The sensors relay these readings to a cloud-based algorithm that analyzes the data to update digital maps and deliver alerts with coordinates to first responders.
Gilpin County, CO
United States
San Antonio, TX partnered with AppGeo to map flood forecasting predictive analytics with FloodWorks
The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center partnered with AppGeo to map flood forecasting predictive analytics with the FloodWorks hydrologic modelling viewer. The website provides map, graphic, chart, and data views of current flood forecasting in order to provide emergency responders with up to 24 hours notice to proactively prepare for floods.
San Antonio, TX
United States
Sundsvall, SE launched the website "Analysis Sundsvall" to translate local insights into actions
The Municipality of Sundsvall launched the website "Analysis Sundsvall" to increase public knowledge about local opportunities and threats so that insights can be translated into action. The website contains current trends and external analyses for various topics including employment developments, climate goals, social equality, civil preparedness, etc.
Sundsvall, SE
Sweden
San Jose, CA partnered with DataKind San Francisco to launch an equity-minded open data standard
The City of San José's Mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation (MOTI) partnered with DataKind San Francisco to launch an equity-minded open data standard. This publicly accessible system for understanding the quality of government services in San José consists of three parts: an open U.S. Census-linked interface to augment data with demographics, an open analysis and visualization framework to reduce technical barriers, and an open data standard to regulate data intake and improve usability.
San Jose, CA
United States