“This project is a great example of how participation and input from the public can improve the way the city delivers information,” said Mayor Rick Goldring. “I believe the open data pilot project can inspire and create new opportunities for enhanced service delivery. It also demonstrates the city’s commitment to corporate transparency and accountability.”
Through the project, datasets for the city’s parks and recreation facilities will be made available in a raw, machine-readable format so that the information can be used and analyzed or to develop web-based applications for public use. The information available will include: park location; type and number of on-site facilities; and services and amenities offered, including trails, fields and courts.
“Making raw data available for public usage and new application development is just one of the ways we are embracing information technology to evolve our customer service practices,” said Christine Swenor, director of IT services. “We are optimistic that the information we make available will be used to create web applications that can benefit residents of Burlington and beyond.”
This pilot project will last six months, during which the city will investigate other datasets that may be released to the public. Users of the datasets are asked to give feedback which will help the City of Burlington facilitate Open Data Burlington. To access the open data portal, go to the city’s website at www.burlington.ca/opendata.
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Michelle Gatien
Quelle/Source: Burlington.net, 15.12.2011
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