Smart Chicago has started work on the Chicago School of Data Project, which has three main components: Convene a core group of practitioners in Chicago who are using data to improve the lives of regular residents Document and map the…
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Join us at the Trust tonight for Data Potluck: R for Statistical Analysis
Data Potluck is a monthly meetup that brings together data scientists together to work on ways to help nonprofits using data. These meetups are held at the Chicago Community Trust and features a potluck dinner.
Toolkit: Flash Drives as a Key for Digital Access and Productivity
When we think of digital access, most of us assume that we’re talking about access to the internet. However, there is more than digital access than just being able to go to a public computing center. Portable storage like flash…
The Glories of User Testing: Chicago Early Learning
In late 2012, after a short development process, we launched an initial version of our project called Chicago Early Learning. An active regime of testing Then, in the ensuing months, we actively listened to regular Chicago residents, dutifully noted their…
Update on Our Work on the Cook County Open Data Project: Kalov Strategies!
Today marks an important milestone in our work on Cook County Open Data project. Josh Kalov, a longtime member of the opengov and civic innovation communities here in Chicago, has started Kalov Strategies and is working with Smart Chicago as the…
Benchmark: Chicago Public Library Cyber Navigator Program
“Establish a smart community benchmark and toolkit for broadband access and use” is Initiative Four of the City of Chicago Tech Plan. The Connect Chicago program is an essential component of that initiative. As part of this, we’re highlighting programs that…
