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Why you should attend PlanningCamp 20 Aug 2013 | 10:24 pm
PlanningCamp is an unconference about planning and technology that we’re bringing to a city near you, starting with NYC on September 21st. You should attend PlanningCamp. This is an exciting time for...
Shareabouts is one of Planetizen’s top picks for 2013 13 Aug 2013 | 09:05 pm
In their mission to merge governance, planning, technology, and public participation, the civic tech gurus at OpenPlans have created Shareabouts, a flexible tool for gathering public input through a u...
New tools for Safe Routes to Schools 13 Aug 2013 | 07:42 pm
We’re helping communities make safer streets and safer routes to schools. Read more about how Shareabouts and other tools can support Safe Routes mapping.
Heading to the Safe Routes to School National Conference? Check out Ellen’s panel. 2 Aug 2013 | 07:15 pm
Ellen will be moderating a panel at the Sacramento gathering–New Tools and Approaches for Mapping Routes, Neighborhood Organizing, and More, on 8/13 at 10:15am. Hear four lively presentations about S...
Hello PlanningCamp! 1 Aug 2013 | 11:31 pm
Register today for PlanningCamp, an unconference series about technology and the future of urban planning! PlanningCamp is for everyone working at the intersection of technology and the hard effort o...
Taking #citibike hacks back on the road 31 Jul 2013 | 11:54 pm
June’s #citibike hack night was so fun, we’re doing it again. Since last month, riders of the system have spun up some impressive numbers. As of 17 July, over 60,000 annual members have subscribed, ov...
Position Available 31 Jul 2013 | 11:52 pm
Project Developer Develop new open source software tools for public participation in city planning. Develop software requirements, address client communications, conceive features, determine developm...
#VizLou, an experiment in sharing inspirations and visions for Louisville 24 Jul 2013 | 05:41 pm
We recently beta launched #VizLou, a civic engagement experiment in Louisville, KY. #VizLou helps visionary young adults share what they love about living in Louisville, and their ideas for the future...
OpenPlans on WHYY 26 Jun 2013 | 05:41 pm
Philadelphia’s WHYY covers the Plan In A Box announcement – The nonprofit OpenPlans has done a lot of work for big cities, helping the New Yorks and Chicagos of the world craft techy ways to stoke c....
Team OpenPlans at the Knight News Challenge award announcement 25 Jun 2013 | 01:11 am
Our team and the rest of the 2013 Knight News Challenge class earlier today at the 2013 MIT-Knight Civic Media Conference, ‘Insiders and Outsiders’. Thanks to Phil Ashlock for the pic.
