City Forward

Uncovering Insights About Cities, Empowering Citizens

Key Information:
Type of work A web-based that enables users to view and interact with city data. A philanthropic
donation of technology & services from IBM. Provides context to local available data, freely accessible
to all
Externally reference-able - TBC
Deal size $0
Key contact - Brett Wachter/Chicago/IBM

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City Forward
Uncovering Insights About Cities, Empowering Citizens

Insight
There is a vast amount of data available but very
little reaches the public domain.
Engage constituents so they can join with city
planners and interact with the city in a new way.
Focus on urban planning, sustainable practices and
data transparency.

Idea
A platform that enables users to view and interact
with city data.
Promote dialogue through the use of social media
tools.

Impact
Users free access to a variety of city resources.
Increased transparency of data, i.e. housing price
index developments, real-time travel updates, and
crime rates in different city areas.

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City Forward
Uncovering Insights About Cities, Empowering Citizens

Insight
There is a vast amount of data available but very
little reaches the public domain.
Engage constituents so they can join with city
planners and interact with the city in a new way.
Focus on urban planning, sustainable practices and
data transparency.

Idea
A platform that enables users to view and interact
with city data.
Promote dialogue through the use of social media
tools.

Impact
Users free access to a variety of city resources.
Increased transparency of data, i.e. housing price
index developments, real-time travel updates, and
crime rates in different city areas.