If the Internet is going to creep out into the nooks and crannies of the world, there are some questions government will need to answer.
Pedestrian- and car-counting smart cameras do not yet hang from the arms of every urban light fixture. Fleets of sensors do not yet cling to every piece of electric and water infrastructure, monitoring flows and highlighting future problems. Data streams into government, but not yet from every pore of cityscape ... yet.
A new Web-based property data search tool in Philadelphia will bring zoning, assessment value, 311 reports and more under one application.
Open data is turning a corner in Philadelphia with the launch of a new city platform, Atlas.
The new Web-powered platform uses mapping to bring a property’s deed information, value assessment, 311 call history, zoning and other data into one location, accessible by just a few mouse clicks.
Weiterlesen: US: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Builds ‘All-In-One’ Property Mapping Tool
LeanCT tackles the tough job of bringing together people, processes, technology and procurement to make government more efficient.
A state agency that provides benefits to residents suffers staff cuts that result in long wait times for callers who want to apply for help over the phone. The agency decides the best solution is to speed up the intake process with automation. A Web portal is built and now residents can self-enroll online. Phone call wait times drop, but processing the applications for benefits takes as long as before, if not longer.
Weiterlesen: US: Technology Is a Tool, Not a Solution in Connecticut's Journey to Lean
Broadband initiative crucial for growth
The need for high-speed internet service is being tackled on regional, state and federal fronts as officials recognize how crucial broadband service is for both individuals and businesses. That is especially true in rural areas where the service can be limited or non-existent.
Almost any product can be marketed globally now, and businesses routinely use broadband to reach an audience that goes far beyond state lines.
The mayors of Austin, Texas, Louisville, Ky., and Raleigh, N.C., hope their successful resident engagement projects will serve as guides for other major cities across the country.
It is so important for Americans across the country to engage with their government, and so far this year more and more citizens are seeking ways to engage in civic life.
Weiterlesen: US: Technology Is Key to Local Citizen Engagement