by Aaron Deacon | Mar 1, 2018 | Government Innovation
Tagging TrackerHelping neighborhoods manage unwanted graffiti Check the code on Github The CRT Graffiti Abatement Pilot Project is a proactive approach to removing graffiti along the Prospect Avenue corridor of Kansas City. The Tagging Tracker Tool will provide the...
by Aaron Deacon | Feb 21, 2018 | Government Innovation
Join the Code for KC Brigade to envision, plan and code a better Kansas City! At Hack KC last fall, we launched seven new projects into our development pipeline. As we near the six month mark, we’re hosting a special hack night for active projects to share their...
by Aaron Deacon | Feb 1, 2018 | Global Roundtables, University Research Capacity, Government Innovation
Kansas City, Mo. is often recognized for its work in the smart city space. Many of these initiatives are naturally regional in scope. Governments throughout the metro are making progress on projects that fit within the broader category of “smart cities.” This...
by Aaron Deacon | Jan 26, 2018 | University Research Capacity, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation
MetroLab NetworkA platform for applied research projects between cities and universities Submit a project Partners in the Greater Kansas City network Total city-university partnerships Active projects in the Greater Kansas City portfolio Cities and university...
by Katherine Hambrick | Jan 25, 2018 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation
Streetlights Data ProjectBuilding open infrastructure data as a foundation for smart cities Explore our Github Why Collect Data on Streetlights? Smart streetlights are at the front lines of the smart city; the switch from traditional high pressure sodium street lights...
by Monica Arredondo | Aug 18, 2017 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation, Event Calendar
Code for KC is Kansas City’s chapter of the Code for America Brigade network, a group of civic-minded geeks who volunteer our talents to projects that improve how our local governments and community organizations use the web. We strive for principles of open data and...