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Worcester, MA revamps open data portal

Worcester has revamped its open data portal, Informing Worcester, to enhance public access to municipal data. The updated portal features over 300 data sets, including new interactive elements like StoryMaps, and offers daily updated statistics on various city services. This initiative aims to promote transparency and data-driven decision-making within the city, allowing residents to engage more effectively with municipal information​

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Worcester, MA

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Steamboat Springs, CO uses cell phone data to gauge traffic at city parks, trails

The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Department is using cell phone data to better understand and manage traffic at its parks and trails. By analyzing location data from mobile devices, officials can monitor visitor patterns, peak usage times, and areas of high congestion. This approach aims to improve the allocation of resources, enhance visitor experiences, and reduce environmental impact.

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Steamboat Springs, CO

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Nashville, TN uses LiDAR to capture near-miss traffic data

The City of Nashville has started installing LiDAR devices to capture near-miss traffic data to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians. Unlike cameras, these devices map objects three-dimensionally without capturing personal images, allowing for anonymous data collection. This initiative, funded by a $2 million SMART grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to identify potential hazards and implement real-time safety measures.

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Nashville, TN

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Cleveland, OH launches open data portal

The City of Cleveland has unveiled its long-awaited open data portal, offering access to a variety of datasets aimed at promoting transparency and innovation. The platform allows users to explore data on topics such as housing, transportation, and public safety, fostering collaboration between government agencies, researchers, and the public. The initiative aims to empower citizens with valuable information while promoting accountability and data-driven decision-making within the city.

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Cleveland, OH

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Sydney, NSW partners with Western Sydney University on microclimate mapping project

Two hundred sensors were placed throughout Sydney's eastern neighborhoods for the three-month project. All sensors gather air temperature data at 10-minute intervals with a smaller cohort of sensors collecting humidity data. Researchers identified diverse locations for sensor placement ranging from heavily traveled roads to residential streets with dense tree canopies. Sydney will use microclimate maps for targeted interventions on the path to its 2035 net-zero goal.

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Sydney, NSW

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Surrey, BC monitors progress toward a zero-carbon city with its Climate Action Tracker

Surrey's Climate Action Change Strategy (CACS) calls for a 45% emissions reduction by 2030 on the way to net-zero operations by 2050. The Climate Action Tracker leads with a graph of recent and current emission levels compared to the 2030 goal. Visuals show the city's progress on CACS initiatives including completed, in-progress, and scheduled projects. Users can also investigate goals and targets in six areas like Resilient 15-Minute Neighbourhoods.

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Surrey, BC

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Camden, NSW Hook, Line & Measure project works with anglers on research about local waterways

Council officials ask residents to fill out an online form when they fish on local rivers and streams. The form asks for the date, location, and outcome of any fishing activities in Camden. Anglers are also asked for fish species and weights along with photos of their catches. The Hook, Line & Measure website includes an interactive map and data about the most commonly caught fish. Additional resources cover topics like humane harvesting and state licensure.

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Camden, NSW

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Syddjurs, DK and neighboring cities map employment service processes with AI-powered platform

Syddjurs and four partner cities used artificial intelligence for a process mining initiative. Municipal data on unemployment benefits, city services, and department contacts resulted in maps of user experiences. The resulting platform recommends the optimal path for each resident's employment search based on predictive analytics. Participating municipalities received 4.1 million kroner from a national innovation fund for the project.

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Syddjurs, DK

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Vejle, DK

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Hertfordshire County Council, GB partners with AWS on AI-powered traffic monitoring platform

County officials wanted a monitoring solution for automated and standardized data collection. Videos from local traffic cameras are sent through an app built on AWS Amplify to the AWS Rekognition tool for analysis. Traffic types, directions, and speeds are documented before image deletion. Twelve-hour sections of video can be correctly categorized in as little as two hours. The platform is easy to access without training and reduces personnel time spent on traffic counts.

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Hertfordshire County Council, GB

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Luton Borough Council, GB creates clearer views of resident needs with its Social Progress Index

Borough officials partnered with Social Progress Imperative on an interactive tool for evaluating community needs. The SPI is built on Tableau Public and divides data into three categories - Basic Human Needs, Foundations of Wellbeing, and Opportunity. A Borough View tab shows ward-by-ward SPI scores and a comparison of SPI to household income. Council officials and local organizations identify localized needs from anti-social behavior to broadband speed in the Scorecard section.

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Luton Borough Council, GB

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Long Beach, CA develops Digital Rights Platform for public understanding of smart city technology

Long Beach partnered with Coding it Forward fellows on a 10-week development process for the platform's prototype. Digital Transparency in the Public Realm (DTPR) signage was placed near smart pedestrian counters and license plate readers. Passersby scanned QR codes on the signs to access easy-to-understand information on data collection and usage methods. Future plans for the first-of-its-type platform include translation into three languages and entries for other technologies in use.

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Long Beach, CA

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Ajax, ON Council Decision Dashboard simplifies project management and tracking by town departments

The Council Decision Dashboard is an interactive resource shaped by eight years of town council motions. An overview page visualizes council motion types, outcomes, and statuses by year and department. This internal dashboard helps department heads plan budgetary and staff requests, while town leaders can monitor project progress. Ajax developed the dashboard as part of a data visualization initiative that also produced a fire incident map and a snow removal app.

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Ajax, ON

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