Projects
Software Lending Library
Developed out of the first Hacking the Gigabit City event, Software Lending Library is just as it sounds: Use it to check out software onto any desktop, anywhere.
PlanIT Impact
Birthed at Hacking the Gigabit City 2013, PlanIT Impact is a visually immersive, data-driven planning tool for designers and builders.
Hacking the Gigabit City
On the weekend of March 22-24, 2013, more than 130 developers, technologists and visionaries gathered at the Google Fiber Space in Kansas City for three days of pitching, envisioning, and coding next-generation applications capable of taking advantage of gigabit connectivity.
Code for America
In 2013, Code for America sent two civic hackers to KCMO and KCK to identify and solve a problem facing the community at the intersection of government and people.
Cisco Smart + Connected Communities
In May 2014, Kansas City signed a letter of intent with Cisco Systems, Inc. to explore the possibility of developing a smart city corridor along the streetcar starter line in Downtown KCMO.
Fitnet Tech Hawks
Tech Hawks combines a cutting-edge app and a 10-year-old fitness program to make Kansas City families healthier.
Children’s Mercy + Sightdeck
Children’s Mercy is the only hospital in the country to feature the immersive telepresence tool SightDeck. Find out how they’re using it to extend the bandwidth of telemedicine.
KU In-home Monitoring App
This project develops, integrates, and tests advanced video and networking technologies to support family caregivers as they manage the behavioral symptoms of family members with dementia.
eCard/eCommunity
The KCK Public Library’s eCard program unlocks a wealth of electronic resources that can be accessed on the go.
Hive KC Digital Drive Fund
A fund to support local projects and organizations that promote youth learning through digital technology.