Code The City is a civic hacking initiative focused on using tech and (open) data for civic good. We use hack weekends, open data, workshops, and idea generation tools. We run Data Meetups, the Aberdeen Python User Group and the annual Scottish Open Data Unconference
It’s very interesting to watch the natural evolution of the groups. There’s some really high-level discussion going on in one corner about the common aims/obstacles that Sport and the Federation of Community Centres share, where in another, a huge group of people all interested in assisting the Translating team are breaking down into smaller groups to focus on specifics. Looking forward to hearing project presentations soon.
You could probably call this the pre-team stage… some people are interested in particular projects, some people are still finding what particularly appeals to them. The team line ups will probably change again after the initial project presentations have been made.
After getting to know each other a bit, and formed some groups to go over project ideas – the sticky notes come out
First things first – after the initial introductions, everyone is now getting an opportunity to meet each other. Service providers and community representatives are explaining challenges that they face, and hopefully finding others that can champion their cause and create possible solutions to help.
Some last minute updates on the way to #codethecity!
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