(Getty Images) To understand its open data, Philadelphia surveys city staff, public The city is asking people to share which data sets they want more of and how they're manipulating the data, all to provide a better public service. Jan 29, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
StateScoop Crowdsourced environment data gets a home on Louisville Data Commons A city-university partnership gives community members and researchers a new place to host data on the environmental and public health. Aug 13, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
Unprecedented national database shows who has access to parks The tool is now being used by cities around the country to inform planning. May 2, 2018 By Mark Satter
Under new CEO, Premise brings crowdsourced research to government The company pays users for taking photos, walking certain routes, or answering questions that help government fill knowledge gaps. Feb 7, 2018
Imagine Boston 2030 draft illustrates a vivid and technological urban future Using input from thousands of residents, Boston released its first version of the city's ambitious plan for the next 14 years. Nov 23, 2016
D.C. to share traffic data with Google for Waze app The popular traffic navigation app that features crowdsourced data will now include information straight from the District's transportation department. Jan 30, 2015