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NYC to Release 135 Data Sets by 2014

"This update demonstrates New York City’s commitment to government transparency and openness," O’Brien said. "New York is a national pioneer in open data, and this plan provides a road map for our continued leadership in this area," O’Brien said.

Cities Use Civic Tech Tool that Maps Zoning Codes for Potential Businesses

Entrepreneurs, real estate developers, architects and city planning departments can use the new tool to expedite the business application procedure.

Montana Department of Revenue Director Mike Kadas to seek disclosure of real estate sales prices

Mike Kadas pitched the idea that public disclosure of sales prices is a valuable tool for property owners to use when challenging the department’s valuations of their property.

3 Tips for Pursuing Performance Management in Government

"What gets measured gets done."

San Diego Paves Way for Increased Transparency

Following the release of data sets, departments will be required to manage, maintain and update their information routinely.

Commerce Department to Name Data Chief and Launch New Open Data Programs

"We must build a common platform that ensures greater technical capacity to liberate our data, an ability to combine data in ways that make them more valuable," she said. "We aspire to develop new suites of data products created to meet the needs of businesses, innovators, governments and others."

Program Alerts Hollywood, Fla. Residents to Spikes in Water Use

A new program lets Hollywood residents sign up for free, automatic emails when there is a spike in their relative water usage, or usage over a four-day span, when compared to the last 30 days.

Why Are Governments Stuck in the Stone Age?

The solution to Lerner’s email problems is simple and straightforward: build effective policies around today’s technology — not yesterday’s.

Florida: Using Big Data to Help Little People

The state’s Department of Children and Families has identified what the highest-risk children look like on paper, and is using their profiles to best determine how to ensure their health and safety.

3 Ways Cities Can Grow Open Data Projects

"When you’re able to use data in the public realm it’s much more valuable internally."