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Seattle Part of White House’s New Police Data Initiative

May 20, 2015

Seattle Police Department already utilizes open data. Now, President Obama has announced the Police Data Initiative, based on recommendations from his Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Seattle is one of 21 communities currently participating in the federal Police Data Initiative. The recommendations cover policy, oversight, technology, social media, community policing, crime reduction, training, education, and officer wellness and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: Civic Engagement, Community, community technology, neighborhoods, open data, Seattle Police Department

$470,000 in matching funds offered for technology projects

January 27, 2015

The City of Seattle invites community organizations and nonprofits to apply for nearly $500,000 in funding to increase digital equity. The Technology Matching Fund awards are matched by the community’s contribution of volunteer labor, materials, professional services or funding. “As a city, Seattle is known for technology and innovation, yet… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: News releaseTagged With: community technology, funding, grants, Technology Matching Fund

December brainstorm eZine now online

December 5, 2013

The December Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine, is now online. View it here. This month, we feature: 2013 Brainstorm Survey; Seattle Channel’s new mobile app; Seattle hosts National League of Cities Congress & digital inclusion workshop; Iu-Mien American Association’s new computer literacy program; Seattle Public Library’s Tech… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, NewsTagged With: Brainstorm, community technology, digital inclusion

Now’s the time to sign up for low cost Internet!

September 4, 2013

Are you looking for low-cost Internet and computer options? With schools being back in session, many classes are requiring online research, access to email and the ability to log in to the Source (how else can you see whether your child is actually making it to school?!?), it is more… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community TechnologyTagged With: broadband, broadband adoption, community technology, digital inclusion, public access

Mayor recommends projects to promote broadband, digital literacy

June 28, 2013

Mayor Mike McGinn is recommending 24 community based technology projects for support through the City’s 2013 Technology Matching Fund. These broadband adoption and digital literacy projects are being forwarded to City Council. See the list of projects and more information in the press release.

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Digital Government, Director's Desk, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: broadband adoption, community technology, Digital Divide, digital inclusion, grants, immigrant, Technology Matching Fund

Thanks to 2,931 Seattle residents!

April 24, 2013

A big THANK YOU to more than 2,900 residents who completed our residential technology survey! Over the past few months, 803 people completed our random phone survey and 2,128 people took the survey online. Thank you for caring about Seattle’s technological future and taking the time to tell us how we can communicate more effectively throughout the city…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Digital Government, Director's Desk, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: broadband, broadband adoption, community technology, Digital Divide, digital inclusion

Seattle survey: What’s your view on the Internet, cable tv, and city communications?

April 5, 2013

The City of Seattle wants to hear from residents about their use of technology, preferences in receiving information from the City and how they engage with their local government and community. Take the survey in English or Spanish at seattle.gov/tech/indicator2013.htm before April 19. (Encuesta de Televisor, Computadora e Internet e… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Digital Government, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: broadband, broadband adoption, cable television, Civic Engagement, community technology, Digital Divide, digital inclusion, Seattle Channel, social media

Volunteers sought for City of Seattle Technology Advisory Board

January 9, 2013

The City of Seattle is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our tech advisory board. Applications are being taken through January 18th, 2013. The Board and committees help guide city strategies and investments in our digital future. The ten member Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB – seattle.gov/cttab) advises the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Government, Director's Desk, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: broadband, broadband adoption, community technology, digital inclusion, technology, telecommunications, volunteer

City & Community host Get Online Week Dec 3-8

December 3, 2012

Learn more about what families can do on the Internet and where to go for training. This week, December 3rd-8th, twenty community and cultural centers in Seattle are hosting open houses, individual assistance, and workshops at computer learning centers. See the Get Online Week list of sites and activities or… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Digital Government, Director's Desk, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: broadband, community technology, Digital Divide, digital inclusion, neighborhoods

Evergreen Apps Challenge winners announced

October 3, 2012

Over $75,000 in prizes was awarded in the Evergreen Apps Challenge on October 1 at Seattle City Hall. See the list of winners and try out their apps at http://www.evergreenapps.org/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-evergreen-apps-challenge/ Entries were reviewed by a panel of expert judges, including Francis Benjamin, of Washington State University; Adam Gentz, of BizXchange;… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Brainstorm, Citizen Advisors, Community Technology, Digital Government, News, Seattle Communities OnlineTagged With: apps, communications, Community, community technology, online tools, open data, social media, social networking, TMF success stories

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