by Aaron Deacon | Feb 1, 2018 | Global Roundtables, University Research Capacity, Government Innovation
Kansas City, Mo. is often recognized for its work in the smart city space. Many of these initiatives are naturally regional in scope. Governments throughout the metro are making progress on projects that fit within the broader category of “smart cities.” This...
by Aaron Deacon | Jan 26, 2018 | University Research Capacity, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation
MetroLab NetworkA platform for applied research projects between cities and universities Submit a project Partners in the Greater Kansas City network Total city-university partnerships Active projects in the Greater Kansas City portfolio Cities and university...
by Katherine Hambrick | Jan 25, 2018 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation
Streetlights Data ProjectBuilding open infrastructure data as a foundation for smart cities Explore our Github Why Collect Data on Streetlights? Smart streetlights are at the front lines of the smart city; the switch from traditional high pressure sodium street lights...
by Monica Arredondo | Aug 18, 2017 | Event Calendar, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation
Code for KC is Kansas City’s chapter of the Code for America Brigade network, a group of civic-minded geeks who volunteer our talents to projects that improve how our local governments and community organizations use the web. We strive for principles of open data and...
by Katy Schamberger | Dec 26, 2016 | Community Education and Awareness, Government Innovation
Did 2016 fly by for anyone else? It’s hard to believe that another year has come to a close, but as we reflect back on the last 12 months, we’re thrilled by what Code for KC and KC Digital Drive have accomplished, not to mention the foundation we’ve built to continue...
by Katy Schamberger | Dec 26, 2016 | Community Education and Awareness, Government Innovation
Anyone who’s worked on a digital project like a website or an app knows it’s very much a work in progress. There’s the initial launch, of course, which is typically followed by a never-ending evolution: updates that introduce new or improved functionality, design...
