by Katherine Boyd | Feb 26, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Seattle Data
“This is not just about transparency, but about creativity and partnership.” -Mayor Ed Murray, at the Open Data Policy signing Friday, February 26th was an exciting day for Civic Technology in Seattle: Mayor Ed Murray formally signed the city’s new Executive Order on...
by Katherine Boyd | Feb 22, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Interview, Seattle Data
On February 17, I interviewed Jonathan Kumar, the lead of GiveSafe, a new nonprofit that helps people give “the moment you see a need.” GiveSafe provides electronic, quarter-sized “beacons” to people who are in need – usually folks asking for money on the street....
by Katherine Boyd | Feb 2, 2016 | Civic Technology, Data-driven decisions, Interview, Seattle Data
Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Candace Faber, the new Civic Technology Advocate for the City of Seattle. An assist from Wikipedia: Civic technology is “technology… that enables engagement or participation of the public for stronger...