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May 19, 2016 8:38 am
Use this map to find out which local impact organizations are using open data
Only organizations and businesses that submit themselves (and are approved) earn a spot on the map.
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Mar. 15, 2016 9:21 am
Why you should consider going to DemHack2016 even if you don’t code
It takes a diverse team to create a successful civic tech project, said Code for Philly Executive Director Dawn McDougall. The democracy hackathon will be March 18 to 20.
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Feb. 26, 2016 9:40 am
These 3 public spaces are getting makeovers from international design teams
The Play Design Competition prompts interdisciplinary teams to reimagine three public spaces in Philly. Finalists hail from China, Canada and the U.S.
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Jan. 21, 2016 9:45 am
How this Camden-based nonprofit is using GIS to prevent water crisis
Hopeworks 'N Camden is employing youth to collect and map water asset data.
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May 19, 2015 12:30 pm
“It takes all sectors to make civic impact happen,” says OAP
“It takes all sectors to make civic impact happen,” said Sarah Johnson, one of the volunteer organizers at OpenAccessPHL, as she introduced the May convening of OpenAccessPHL at Benjamin’s Desk. Speakers included Laurie Allen, Colonel Michael A. Bliss, Chris Dima and Shelton Mercer. Laurie Allen, Monument Lab Monument Lab: Creative Speculations for Philadelphia is a […]