This document provides an introduction and overview of open data, including its current state. It discusses the context and principles of open government, government 2.0, and open data. It outlines the current state of open data initiatives globally and in various levels of government in Canada. It describes the value proposition of open data, how it can benefit citizens through apps and visualization. Finally, it discusses open data and the planning community, and provides concluding thoughts on embracing open data.

1. Open Data- Introduction & Current StatePresented by Jury Konga, PrincipaleGovFutures Group.Presented toRegional Information Systems Working GroupToronto, June 3, 2011.

2. Context – Open Gov, Gov 2.0 and Open DataOpen Data Current StatePrinciplesOpen Data – local to globalOpen Data FrameworkOpen Data Value PropositionOpen Data and the Planning CommunityClosing thoughtsOverviewOpen Data – Intro & Current State2

3. Context- Open GovernmentRoots in Freedom of Information legislation (oldest identified with Sweden in 1766, U.S.A. 1966; Canada FOI as well as Privacy Act; 1983)

4. More recently, Open Government focuses on citizen engagement, transparency, accountability, collaboration and innovation

5. 3 Pillars of Open Government from Senator Kate Lundy, Australia:Citizen- Centric Government, Open and Transparent Government and Innovation Facilitation (June 2009)

6. President Obama’s Open Government directive (Jan. 2009) synopsis: Government should be transparent, participatory andcollaborative3Open Data – Intro & Current State

7. Context- Gov(ernment) 2.0“Government 2.0: Using Technology to Improve Education, Cut Red Tape, Reduce Gridlock, and Enhance Democracy”William Eggers, Deloitte. 2005

8. Gov 2.0 “is the use of technology – especially the collaborative technologies at the heart of Web 2.0 – to better solve the collective problems at a city, state, national and international level”Tim O’Reilly, “Open Government – Collaboration, Transparency and Participation in Practice”. 20104Open Data – Intro & Current State

9. Context- Open DataOpen Data is a foundational component for Open Government and focuses on freely making public data available in a usable format for all to re-use and add value for the benefit of citizens.

10. Open Data – it’s about public data being easily discoverable, readily accessible and freely available without restrictions (to a degree)

11. Recent Open Data initiatives have focused on public sector data and very recently has also turned to private sector corporate data

12. Open Data – not new, we’ve been doing it for a while … what has changed is the public’s expectations of expanded scope and ease of access to government data5Open Data – Intro & Current State

13. Open Government Components- Focus on Citizens6What needs to improve to benefit citizens … Open Data – Intro & Current State

14. Open Government- Perspective for Local GovernmentBusiness: Public ServicesStructure: CorporationGovernance: Council (Board of Directors)Servicing: Citizens and Businesses - the SHAREHOLDERS7Open Data – Intro & Current State

15. Open Government, Open Data- Why?8Shareholders…. needs & expectationsImages via MS OfficeOpen Data – Intro & Current State

16. Open Data Current State- Principles10 Principles for Opening Up Government Informationhttp://sunlightfoundation.com/policy/documents/ten-open-data-principles/

17. Completeness

18. Primacy

19. Timeliness

20. Ease of Physical and Electronic Access

21. Machine readability

22. Non-discrimination

23. Use of Commonly owned standards

24. Licensing

25. Permanence

26. Usage costsOpen Data – Intro & Current State9

27. Open Data Current State- Principles10 Principles for Opening Up Government InformationComplements of www.wordle.netOpen Data – Intro & Current State10

28. Open Data Current State- Where in the World?Open Data – Intro & Current State11

29. Open Data Current State- From Local to GlobalOpen Data – Intro & Current State12

30. Federal : started shortly before election call. One year pilot. Considered 2 – 3 years behind UK & USAProvinces: some GIS data related sites. BC has Minister of Open GovMunicipalities: Leaders in Open Data. In Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Mississauga. Others in planning stages.Open Data Current State- the Canadian Open SceneOpen Data – Intro & Current State13

31. 14Open Data Current State- Open Data Framework ProjectOpen Data FrameworkG4: Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton & OttawaODF Project: August – December 2010.ODF ComponentsGovernancePrinciples & PolicyStandardsTechnologyData, Operations & Human ResourcesOpen Data PortalFuture RoadmapOpen Data – Intro & Current State

32. Open Data Value Proposition- Use & Re-Use of the DataGreat video on value of open data- http://www.streetfilms.org/a-case-for-open-data-in-transit/Value is not in the raw data aloneApps for use of the data is key to open data successValue to the Citizen is the bottom line15Open Data - the New RealityOpen Data – Intro & Current State

33. Hans Rosling’sGapminder AppRaw data input from simple tableAnimation to simplify understanding of temporal data16Open Data Value Proposition- Visualization for EducationOpen Data – Intro & Current State

34. Enhanced servicesCost reductions (e.g. FOI requests)Economic developmentImproved government transparency & trustIncreased citizen engagementOpen Data – Intro & Current State17Open Data Value Proposition- Some Commonly Defined Benefits

35. Open Data - the New RealityOpen Data Current State - Collaboration from Local to GlobalLocal Open Data Community sites and events “owned and operated” by citizens

36. USING Open Data - Local to Global collaborations – all at once!

37. Participated in RHoK Dec 4 – 5, 2010. Combined with Intl Open Data Hackathon: 63 cities, 25 countries, 5 continentsOpen Data – Intro & Current State18

38. 19Open Data Current State- Open Data Maturity ModelFive Phases of Open DataEvolutionary withinInfo Management Best PracticesOpen Data – Intro & Current State

39. Open Data NxGen- Enhanced Content & AccessMunicipalPublic ServiceProvincialFederalOpenData.EARTHAcademia, Non-Profits, Community GroupsExternal Data Linkages(e.g. World Bank)OpenData.CAOpenStreetMapCommunity UpdatesSource: Municipal Open Government Framework, 2010 www.slideshare.net/jkonga20Open Data – Intro & Current State

40. Open Data andthe Planning Community Planning Data + Open =HUGE Opportunity…. lots of activity21Open Data – Intro & Current State

41. Open Plans (1999) focused on Open Gov , “livable streets” & reporting urban issuesFocus on “Helping cities work better”Numerous community focused projects developing open source tools & using open dataOpen Planning Community- U.S. Example Open Data – Intro & Current State22

42. Open Planning Community - Local Non-Profit ExampleNeptis Foundation -Focus on urban growth management research & educationDeveloping an Open Data Strategy to allow better access to research data including geospatial dataWiki Mapping project seeks to share GIS data ,foster collaboration and develop info to support GGH regional planning Open Data – Intro & Current State23DRAFT

43. Open Planning Community - Local “Open Data” Open Data – Intro & Current State24

44. Open Planning Community - Local Neighbourhood “Open Data” Open Data – Intro & Current State25“Place Matters”… over to Harvey Low for details Source: Harvey Low, City of Toronto

45. Moving forward together … as a community Need to leverage ourCommunity Intellectual Capitaland resourcesOpen Data – Intro & Current State26

46. … a few Concluding Thoughts Embrace Open Government and Open Data – you’re actually already part of the way there and momentum is growingAccelerate Open Data – all levels of government need to increase knowledge and pick up the pace of moving forward to benefit allPlan now, develop incrementally – awareness of the new environment, readiness assessment, align with priorities & allocate resourcesCollaborate Now - limited resources and increasing internal and external demands for efficient and effective government dictate itBuild and Leverage Your Community – engage the citizens, businesses and community groups … the community wants to helpPlanning community has much to offer – the data used to develop an Official Plan should be optimized … making it open and accessible by all will add value to your sizable investment27Open Data – Current State & Next Gen

47. Thank YouJury Konga, PrincipaleGovFutures Groupjkonga@sympatico.caTwitter @jkongaSkype jury.kongaOther presentations:www.slideshare.net/jkonga