Introducing a new feature on the Seattle IT TechTalk blog: the Civic Tech Roundup. Twice a month, we’ll feature news, must-reads, and upcoming events in civic tech, curated especially for Seattle’s civic-minded tech community. To suggest content, including upcoming events, email us at civic.tech@seattle.gov. In the news For those still wondering what civic… [ Keep reading ]
We’d like to hear from you! Wave Broadband’s cable franchise to operate in the City of Seattle expires November 2017. As part of the franchise renewal process, the City is gathering input from community members on future cable-related interests and needs. If you’re a Wave Broadband customer, we’d like to… [ Keep reading ]
Since 2015, the City of Seattle has been working quietly on a number of programs to make our government more data-driven, results-oriented, and innovative. We passed a new open data policy that balances transparency and privacy. We are shifting to a new model for performance management, both within the City… [ Keep reading ]
All Earth Day weekend long, April 22-24, teams of Seattle technologists joined together at Impact Hub Seattle to explore how we can use data and technology to protect our fish and oceans. “Seattle is defined both by technological innovation and commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Candace Faber, City of Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named David Keyes, Digital Equity Manager for the City of Seattle, the first recipient of the Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award. “The NDIA is proud to recognize David Keyes, who has championed a holistic approach to closing the ‘Digital Divide’,” said Angela… [ Keep reading ]
It’s only been a few months since the award, but one recipient of a Technology Matching Fund Grant is already doing great things. The Coalition for Refugees from Burma is featured in the International Examiner for its work promoting digital equity and critical computer skills. 2015 was the third time CRB received a grant and… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know Seattle has seven new, hyper-local radio stations to serve individual communities and voices that may not always be heard? Many people braved a drizzly Thursday on August 20, 2015 for National Radio Day. It was a celebration of seven stations that are either on the air in Seattle or… [ Keep reading ]
STEM programs, community radio stations, English language and literacy training, job finding assistance, expanding and upgrading computer labs for disadvantaged kids and low-income seniors, the recipients of the 2015 Technology Matching Funds grants have projects as diverse as their backgrounds. Part of Seattle’s commitment to digital equity, the Technology Matching Fund provides grants… [ Keep reading ]
As we come up on awarding the 2015 Technology Matching Fund grantees on Wednesday, July 15 in the Council Chambers, we thought it might be a good idea to look at success stories from 2014. The University of Washington’s Women’s Center’s Making Connections (MC) Program received a Technology Literacy and Access grant… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s cable franchise with WAVE expires in 2017. We’re gathering community input as we prepare for negotiating the new franchise. Join our first community meeting on the WAVE franchise renewal: Monday, June 8, 2015 6 – 7:30 pm Douglass-Truth Library 23rd & Yesler, Seattle, WA Can’t make this meeting?… [ Keep reading ]
