By Maggie Diaz-Vera / @codeformiami
Technology is rapidly changing how citizens communicate with their government, and Code for Miami wants everyone to help, regardless of their skillset and level of tech savviness.
On Saturday, February 21, Code for Miami and Miami Ad School will be hosting I <Hacked> Miami, a local CodeAcross 2015 hackathon. Launched by Code for America, CodeAcross is a national event set to inspire residents everywhere to become actively involved in their community.
Coinciding with International Open Data Day, Miami-Dade County will be opening its Open311 data to developers for the very first time, providing new opportunities to create citizen-focused applications in a creative, collaborative environment. But it’s not just developers who can help. Writers, designers, and anybody willing to learn can help with various projects including Miami Answers, which will create a platform for finding answers to citizens’ most frequently asked questions.
Code for America has chosen Miami-Dade County as a fellowship city for 2015. Selected among the best and brightest developers, designers, and project managers, Code for America Fellows spend a year partnering with volunteers and local governments to create open source solutions for government issues. This will be an chance for the community to meet with and discuss their personal experiences with the fellows to influence future projects.
While hacking is often seen as a daunting and unreachable skill only for the most advanced type of technology user, it is really just the ability to approach a problem in an unconventional way that leads to results. So come and join fellow Miami civic hackers on Saturday, February 21st at Miami Ad School to unlock the future of the community.
Follow along at #ihackedmiami and @codeformiami.
Posted Feb. 4, 2015