Across the country, civic hackers are building amazing, open source applications. You can leverage their efforts to redeploy those applications in your city. We've selected a few of the most easily reused and promising apps to feature on the Brigade, and added step-by-step instructions on how to get them running. Pick an app below and then recruit your friends to make it happen.
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Open Data CatalogOpensource civic data catalog |
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Vacant and Abandoned Building FinderFind vacant and abandoned buildings in Chicago. |
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OpenTripPlannerOpen Source Multi-modal Trip Planning Engine |
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LocalWikiLocalWiki is a platform for building collaborative community information hubs |
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Adopt-a-HydrantA Ruby on Rails application that allows citizens to "adopt" civic infrastructure, such as fire hydrants. |
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ShareaboutsShareabouts is a mapping app for crowd sourcing. |
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Sheltr.orgLocate homeless shelters and food kitchens nearby |
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Public Art Finder / Mapper MobileA barebones public art finder / mapper app for mobile |
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Open Government PlatformAn open source version of the United States’ Data.gov data portal and India’s India.gov.in document portal. |
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Look at CookA web-based budget transparency tool |
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Ushahidi PlatformA platform for information collection, visualization and interactive mapping. |
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Garden DatingFacilitates the matching of interested gardeners with space in community gardens or other agricultural space throughout the City |
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CKANOpen Source Data Portal |
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OneBusAwayProvides easy access to real-time transit information |
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DKANCKAN for Drupal |
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