Data Visualization

March 2, 2016 Transportation As demand grows for more sustainable and equitable urban planning, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives have been gaining steam worldwide. From Washington to Hong Kong to Chicago, many cities have developed TOD...

February 19, 2016 Civic Data Each week we will bring you a summary of what happened this week on our site, on Twitter, and in the wider world of civic data. Suggest stories on Twitter with #ThisWeekInData. Stephen Goldsmith wrote about St. Paul’s approach...

Janaury 20, 2016 Open Data How well do you know your city? Your neighborhood? Even your block? When it comes to public information, it’s a simple question without a simple answer. Even with open data portals available in most major cities, it can be a...

October 29, 2015 Public Safety In September of 2008, Hurricane Ike barreled into the Greater Cincinnati area, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Emergency response teams from counties across the tristate area of Greater Cincinnati encountered the...

October 22, 2015 Open Data Improving transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making has been a priority for Jersey City, NJ from the day Mayor Steve Fulop first assumed office in July 2013. One of the first tasks for his administration was...

October 15, 2015 Transportation Urbanites, strap on your helmets and secure your bike horns because we are rolling into the age of the urban cycler. More and more city dwellers are swapping out their car keys for the cheaper, healthier, and cleaner two...

October 13, 2015 Project on Munipical Innovation "It’s not about big data, it’s about big understanding… Understanding strengthens the link between data tools and policy action." These were the reflections of Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of the...

September 21, 2015 Civic Data Hydroponic islands made out of recycled plastic that remediate urban waterways. A pneumatic trash system integrated into the sewage network. Underwater hydroelectric turbines that harness the river’s current to power mass...

March 25, 2015 Data Visualization Our #DataReads series curates links and examples for those looking for an introduction to a particular civic data topic. These days it seems infographics are everywhere. News sites like FiveThirtyEight, Fast Company, and...

September 9, 2014 Public Health This post originally appeared in Stephen Goldsmith's monthly Government Technology column. Children’s Optimal Health (COH) is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit committed to improving all aspects of health for the city’s...