OUR MISSION
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To inspire public servants, technology sectors, and government institutions in South Florida to collaborate for positive change.
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To fill technology gaps in government, non-profit, and public service sectors for improved delivery of services and maximizing impact.
- To connect people who can further inspire, contribute, and build a local culture of public service fit for a digital age.
Michael Sarasti, CIO and Innovation Director of City of Miami at one of our events speaking to the community
OUR VISION
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South Florida’s unique geographic, social, and economic challenges will create equally unique solutions for civic engagement and public service.
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The free flow of information, data, and digital assets among non-profit, private, and government sectors will radically improve the way the region addresses its most pressing issues.
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A public equipped with the knowledge and skills to create, use, and manage technology platforms is key to building a sustainable and thriving region.
We focus on Florida’s 3 most populated counties (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach)
OUR PURPOSE
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Improve the way government and non-profit services are delivered in the greater South Florida area.
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Foster relationships between institutions, and agents with the common goal of improving civic welfare.
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Educating the public about civic hacking as a collaborative effort that needs more than just technology talent to inspire and create a lasting impact.
OUR ROOTS
- Open Community Spaces: Allowing citizens from all backgrounds and skill levels to get involved and engaged in the process of bettering their community through technology and design by providing space both in person or online.
- Open Government: Supporting initiatives and policies to provide clearer paths for residents to engage with the government.
- Open Data: Being stewards, evangelists, and a resource for learning about, finding, using, and freeing public data.
- Open Research: Supporting data management and publishing practices that help governments, journalists, scientists, and members of the community share their interpretations of open data, from raw datasets to published conclusions.
- Open Source Technology: Creating and using free and open tools to expand public knowledge and civic engagement.
