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Mark Headd
Developing a Data Standard for Building Permits
At Accela, we understand the power of permit data. For the past several months, Accela has been working with a broad consortium of stakeholders to…
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Announcing BLDS 1.0
In May, I described a months-long process that was focused on the development of a new building permit data standard called the Building…
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Guest Blog on PBS MediaShift: Open Data Beyond the Big City
The below is an excerpt of my guest blog on PBS MediaShift. You can read the full post here.
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Civic Innovation in the Triangle
This past weekend, a CityCamp unconference and hackathon were held in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Long known…
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What Works Cities Summit: The Power of Data Goes Mainstream
A few weeks ago in New York City, government innovators from all over the country convened for the first ever “What Works Cities” Summit.
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Help Showcase the Power of Open Data at the Accela Connect Hackathon
Accela Connect is a four-day event in early March that will bring together developers, business partners, customers and Accela staff to discuss ways that…
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CivicData.com: Changing the Game on Open Data
CivicData.com is Accela’s open data portal. The site represents a new approach, one that emphasizes the core mission at Accela—to build…
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Changing Civic Engagement for Good: Accela Construct App Challenge Winners
From voting to volunteering, civic-minded citizens have been committed to improving our society since its inception. But far beyond joining town hall meetings and handing…
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