"There is no sense in being greedy over something that exists in digital space, with the potential to help or expand society." -- Joseph Plessis, City of Fernie
From the opening
moments of CODS18 it was evident. Open Data is growing up. Its early days of naïve
optimism and promise replaced by a critical adolescent who questions
everything.
"It's the nature of government to be somewhat opaque in order to hold power. Open Government movements are up against a deeply ingrained political culture of secrecy." -- Gregg Currie, Selkirk College Librarian
We stand in the enormously fortunate and powerful position of determining exactly what smart cities will be. If they are to be equitable, accessible, sustainable, social, and safe places, it will be determined by the questions we ask and answer right now.
Open data for rural open government. Okay …
That’s an “everything is on the internet nowadays” concept, right? Simple enough, but like most simple ideas, as one turns that terrific little gem around in her hands, more and more facets appear.