Civic Technology and Digital Storytelling in Northeast and Central Illinois

Bastian, Elizabeth

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Description

Title

Civic Technology and Digital Storytelling in Northeast and Central Illinois

Author(s)

Bastian, Elizabeth

Contributor(s)

• Wilson, Bev
• Chakraborty, Arnab

Issue Date

2016

Keyword(s)

• Civic Technology
• Open source data
• public engagement

Geographic Coverage

• Chicago, Illinois
• Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

Abstract

As urban planners, knowing how to work with data is essential. Increasingly, this task has become less about analysis and more about finding innovative and engaging ways to tell stories. Planners can incorporate technology in both reaching the public and allowing the public to reach them. In other words, technology and open source data can be used to both create, publish, and listen to stories. These kinds of activities are classified as “civic technology.” This report contains recommendations and strategies on best utilizing the existing assets in Champaign-Urbana to establish a viable local civic technology group.

Series/Report Name or Number

MUP Capstone

Type of Resource

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