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Crowdsourcing
Blog post
A few examples from around the world illustrate the power of crowdsourcing to expand the scope of scientific inquiry.
In theory, sidewalks are what make cities walkable. But in Washington, D.C., many sidewalks are not accessible to the people who use them.
Greater Greater Washington
A crowdsourcing app allows citizens to hold the public realm to higher standards of access and mobility.
Crosscut
The first company to determine bus routes by popular demand has found success in multiple states.
Metro Magazine
And perhaps regrets it.
philly.com
A new startup wants to use blockchain and the Uber model to create free, open-source maps.
CityLab
When allowing a crowd to decide the name of something important, make sure to add a layer of self-control.
Quartz
'Hoodmaps' are here, but the crowdsourcing map tool is attempting to improve on the "Judgmental Maps" that came before.
Curbed LA
Project launch seeks volunteers to analyze videos, support new technology
GeekWire
Chariot shuttle service, recently acquired by Ford Motor Company, may soon be a more formidable competitor for San Francisco's public transit provider, Muni, due to an expansion to 150 vans. Expect new routes, five-minute headways, and $4 rides.
San Francisco Chronicle
Based on crowdsourced data from across the country, this updated map shows which municipalities have eliminated, lowered, or discussed their parking minimum laws.
Strong Towns
The people have chosen a name for a new tunnel-boring machine in Atlanta, and the name they chose is Driller Mike.
Pitchfork
A new crowdsourced map projects asks people to draw their city limits from memory.
CityLab
Feature
The second "Empowered Design, By 'the Crowd'" article offers insight into making the most out of new crowdsourcing resources.
Feature
A reply to skeptics about the democratic power and potential of civic crowdfunding platforms.
Feature
Crowdsourcing offers a viable resource for planners to empower communities and engage citizens to collectively innovate solutions to complex urban problems.
Fairfax County, Virginia is taking an innovative approach to crowdsourcing feedback on how to improve bicycle infrastructure around transit stations.
Greater Greater Washington
Some people just can't find beauty any where in the world—even while visiting the world's most iconic buildings.
Citymetric
A new application, "Playgrounds for Everyone," has a growing database of 2505 inclusive and accessible playgrounds around the country suitable for children with special needs.
NPR
As part of the Vision Zero initiative for traffic safety, the city has hosted a map system that allowed citizens to report safety issues encountered on the street. With the reporting period now over, you can still peruse the findings of the exercise.
StreetsBlog NYC
