This document discusses collecting and publishing open data that is meaningful to citizens. It notes that while open data events often showcase interesting data and potential applications, the data is often lost amid layers of complexity and doesn't effectively reach or engage communities. It advocates for more sustainable citizen engagement with open data that prioritizes understanding what data and presentations mean the most to citizens.

1. Discussion:
Collecting, curating and publishing open data
that means something to citizens
Open Knowledge Scotland
May 5th, 2016
#opendataEDB
Collaboratively curated but introduced by
Leah Lockhart
Community Manager, Urban Tide

2. http://futurecity.glasgow.gov.uk/community-mapping/

3. http://futurecity.glasgow.gov.uk/community-mapping/

4. http://www.edinburghoutdoors.org.uk/

5. http://jarofgreen.co.uk/2013/02/new-project-city-outdoors/

6. http://greenerleith.org.uk/blog/edinburgh-outdoors-mobile-app-reviewed-1840

8. ‘This is one of my irks when I've been at open/big
data events. So much interesting stuff, potential is
there but it's kinda lost in all the layers and by the
time it reaches communities it's a bit WTF.’

10. 5* citizen engagement

11. https://speakerdeck.com/pietercolpaert/the-5-stars-of-open-data-portals

12. We are currently creating beautiful artifacts and nice window
dressings.
We don’t know how to engage citizens in ways that are
meaningful to them.
Sustainable engagement isn’t/can’t be a priority.