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+title: "Civic Tech Tulsa 2016"
+date: "2016-06-04"
+categories: 
+  - "code-for-tulsa-blog"
+---
+
+Join us for a full day of civic technology talks, and projects.
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+
+
+**Featured projects.**
+
+1\. **Crow Creek water quality testing**. codesy sponsorship. [savecrowcreek.org](http://savecrowcreek.org/) ([Github](https://github.com/Yahyaal/SaveCrowCreek)) We have once again invited Blue Thumb OK to work with us. At CodeAcross this past Feb., we took a field trip with Cheryl Cheadle to Crow Creek, and learned how to test the creek's water for pollutants (fertilizers, pesticides, etc). Now we'll be taking those tools and creating a web app that any citizen with a water testing kit, can use to report their findings online.
+
+2\. T**ulsa Health Dept. Inspections**. collaboration w/ legal aid & the tulsa county health department. THD inspects homes to ensure and enforce certain minimum building standards that must be in place if the structure is occupied or used. These standards include requirements pertaining to sanitation, maintenance, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, and more. Currently home inspection forms and results, are not in a digital format. This project aims to give [Tulsa County Health Dept.](http://www.tulsa-health.org/) inspectors a digital form by which to report their findings, and ultimately a way for the collected data to be shared with local health providers. **Local Projects.**
+
+regional data portal. collaboration with "tulsa data experts" + OII.
+
+[Citygram](https://www.citygram.org/tulsa) ([Github](https://github.com/codefortulsa/citygram-services))
+
+snap/ebt: balance ([Github](https://github.com/codefortulsa/balance))
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+[City Struggle Bus](https://city-struggle-bus.herokuapp.com/) ([Github](https://github.com/codefortulsa/city-struggle-bus))
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+[HealthAround.me](http://healtharound.me) ([Github](https://github.com/CivicNinjas/HealthAround.me))
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+[TFDD - Tulsa Fire Department Dispatch](http://tfdd.co) ([Github](https://github.com/codefortulsa/tulsa-fire-dept-dispatches))
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+[Is there water in the river?](http://istherewaterintheriver.com/) ([Github](https://github.com/codefortulsa/water-in-the-river))
+
+zoningcases.com
+
+
+
+**Data Sources.** [OpenDataSoft](https://codefortulsa.opendatasoft.com)
+
+[Oklahoma Boundary Service](http://oklahomadata.org/boundary/)
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+[City of Tulsa - Open Tulsa](https://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/open-tulsa/open-tulsa-dataset-list.aspx)
+
+
+
+**National Challenges.** [Code for America - National Day of Civic Hacking](http://hackforchange.org)
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+
+
+**Groups / Connections.** Like-minded groups who are also involved in civic technology work. [What Works Cities](http://sunlightfoundation.com/blog/2016/02/04/tulsa-brings-a-new-kind-of-energy-to-its-open-data-policy-and-practice/) (Bloomberg Foundation + Sunlight Foundation + City of Tulsa) [Tulsa Web Devs](http://tulsawebdevs.org/) [The Mine](http://theminetulsa.com/) [OK Coders](http://okcoders.com/) [Civic Ninjas](http://civicninjas.org/) Tulsa Data Experts [Data Science Meetup](http://www.meetup.com/Tulsa-Data-Science-Meetup/) [Techlahoma Foundation](http://techlahoma.org/)

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+---
+title: "Code Across 2014: Beyond Transparency"
+date: "2014-02-19"
+categories: 
+  - "code-for-tulsa-blog"
+tags: 
+  - "civic-ninjas"
+  - "code-for-america"
+  - "code-for-tulsa"
+  - "fab-lab-tulsa"
+  - "local-government"
+  - "open-knowledge-foundation"
+  - "sunlight-foundation"
+  - "tulsa-open-data"
+  - "tulsa-web-devs"
+coverImage: "code_across_america_banner_blue.png"
+---
+
+The Tulsa Community Joins Together for Weekend 
of Civic Innovation: Feb 22-23
+
+Co-produced by Code for Tulsa, Civic Ninjas and TU’s Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the event will focus on taking government data and using it to enhance the community. This event is co-hosted by Code for America, Sunlight Foundation, and Open Knowledge Foundation -- one of 45 events happening around the globe this weekend as part of CodeAcross.  Sponsorship for this event is provided by Fab Lab Tulsa, and Tulsa Web Devs.
+
+This weekend, a local group of community-minded technologists, organizers, students, and volunteers are joining together to work on projects using Tulsa’s published list of open city data.
+
+This event is part of CodeAcross -- an international weekend of locally held events. There are 45 events being held in communities around the globe. Each event is unique, but all share the theme of “Let’s take the data beyond transparency” -- and focus on using data to enhance communities.
+
+“We view this as a new way to understand, and get engaged with local government. The city needs more input from citizens and more people involved in solving problems. By opening this data, the City of Tulsa invites citizens to work together to create a better city. This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get involved,” said Code for Tulsa volunteer Carlos Moreno.
+
+**WHO:** Code for Tulsa, and the TU Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
+
+**WHEN:** 8:30am-9:30am at Fab Lab on February 22, 10am-9pm at TU on February 22 & 23
+
+**WHERE:** Fab Lab Tulsa. 710 S Lewis Ave.; Tulsa University Mayo Village Student Activities Center

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+CodeAcross is organized by Code for America (CfA), the Sunlight Foundation, and the Open Knowledge Foundation and is sponsored by Esri and Microsoft. This is the third annual CodeAcross.
+
+CodeAcross is open to any person and any municipality or community: big, or small, beginner or expert. Last year 22 communities participated in CodeAcross. Events are designed to promote civic engagement and collaboration between local governments and citizens – and to put the vast amount of data cities collect and house to good use. February 22, 2014 is International Open Data Day.
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+“CodeAcross is an opportunity for citizens to participate in building stronger, more open and engaging governments where they live, but also to be connected to a global network of citizens who are doing the same thing around the world,” said Catherine Bracy, Code for America’s director of community organizing. “The goal is to build long-lasting communities who can collaborate with their governments to make cities work better.”
+
+Established in 2011, Code for Tulsa is a group of citizens who want to use technology to make life better in Tulsa. In May 2013, the Tulsa City Council and Mayor of Tulsa adopted the Open and Accessible Data Resolution, with direction to provide more data online and work toward a higher level of transparency and civic engagement. Code for Tulsa projects thus far include a dispatch system for the Tulsa Fire Department, the Tulsa Road Information Feed, and the Oklahoma Boundary Service, a map-based system whereby anyone can enter their address and get instant information about local & state government elected representatives, as well as voting precinct and data such as school district and census tract.
+
+RSVP: [meetup.com](http://www.meetup.com/Code-for-Tulsa/events/152233562/)
+
+Full list of events: [codeforamerica.org](http://codeforamerica.org/codeacross)
+
+[![code_across_america_banner_blue](http://codefortulsa.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/code_across_america_banner_blue.png?w=300)](http://www.meetup.com/Code-for-Tulsa/events/152233562/)

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+title: "Code for Tulsa featured in the Tulsa World"
+date: "2014-09-15"
+categories: 
+  - "code-for-tulsa-blog"
+coverImage: "540e8e509f4ab-image.jpg"
+---
+
+We're not sure if the timing was intentional or not, but Jarrel Wade of the Tulsa World includes some great information about Code for Tulsa, in his piece "**Technology used to attract new Tulsans**" just as we're getting ready to head to the Code for America Summit in San Francisco.
+
+> Code for Tulsa, an official brigade of Code for America, is making a name for Tulsa in computer programming circles around the nation. The group uses open data from the city — public records in programmer format that is now offered freely on the city of Tulsa’s website — combined with other data sources to create apps.
+> 
+> The apps are designed to engage residents in government, while also providing city services that otherwise wouldn’t be available.
+> 
+> Some app ideas that are now available for design include something as simple as mapping walking trails across Tulsa or notifying residents when any planning change is made to their neighborhood.
+> 
+> Code for Tulsa got its foot in City Hall’s door with the help of Councilor G.T. Bynum.
+
+Wade interviews our Storyteller Carlos Moreno, as part of the World's series entitled, "Livable Tulsa." Read the whole article [here](http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepage2/livable-tulsa-technology-used-to-attract-new-tulsans/article_6e734cb7-f6df-51ba-9f90-ccab15d11c80.html "Livable Tulsa").

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+title: "Code for Tulsa goes to Washington"
+date: "2013-07-29"
+categories: 
+  - "code-for-tulsa-blog"
+---
+
+We went to DC! The [Open Search Map](http://codefortulsa.github.io/open-search-map) we started at [our National Day of Civic Hacking](http://www.hackforchange.org/national-day-civic-hacking-tulsa) caught the attention of national organizers and the White House. Scott Phillips represented us as a [White House Champion of Change](http://www.whitehouse.gov/champions) (making John Dungan and Luke Crouch the Entourage of Change). But the night before that, we hosted a happy hour for all of the White House attendees and any other civic hackers in the area! Then we also met with FEMA and staff from both Congressman Bridenstine's and Senator Coburn's office.
+
+## Mozilla Civic Hackers' Happy Hour
+
+![](images/9371816995_38f7dda738_z.jpg)
+
+When we were invited to the White House Champions of Change, Scott asked if we should host a happy hour for everyone else going to DC. So on Monday, July 22nd, we flew 1,200 miles to a place we'd never been to, to host a party for 100 people we didn't know - and it was great! [Mozilla](http://mozilla.org) graciously agreed to sponsor the whole thing! We arrived at [canvas.co](http://canvas.co/) around noon to arrange all the catering and set everything up. We met fellow civic hackers from Austin to Chicago to Minneapolis to Miami to Oakland to DC and everywhere in between - both hackers and officials; representing Code for America, Sunlight Foundation, E-Democracy, United States CTO, Census Bureau, NASA, FEMA, USDA and many others.
+
+![](images/9374585812_8752c3cea7_z.jpg)
+
+By 8pm we had about 100 people, so we had a few quick presentations - Luke spoke about [Mozilla](http://mozilla.org), Kevin Curry spoke about the [Code for America Brigade](http://brigade.codeforamerica.org/) program, and Garret Miller spoke about [Mapbox](http://www.mapbox.com/). Everyone mingled for a while so we learned about some great civic projects going on like the [Smart Chicago Collaborative](http://www.smartchicagocollaborative.org/), [mspbus.org](http://mspbus.org/) in Minneapolis, and [Keep Austin Fed](http://www.keepaustinfed.org/). Scott had made a Congratulations card for Jennifer Pahlka - founder of Code for America and recently appointed Deputy CTO of the US. Everyone had a chance to sign the card, and then ... Jennifer showed up! So Scott presented the card to her in person!
+
+![](images/9374588812_959479e328.jpg)
+
+It was a great way to cap off the night. We (and even Jennifer!) helped clean up at canvas, then we walked back to our hotel, set our alarms for the White House, and collapsed.
+
+## White House Champions of Change
+
+The next morning, Tuesday, July 23rd we went over to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House for the Champions of Change event. We went in early to get some good seats.
+
+![](images/9375054592_27986f51d0_z.jpg)
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+The event had two main portions - an Open Government portion and a Civic Hacking portion. There were also some statements and presentations from members of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy including Todd Park - CTO of the US. [A video of the entire #whchamps Open Government & Civic Hacking event is on the White House YouTube channel](http://youtu.be/4nK35TwwDr8), but here's the Civic Hacking panel including Scott:
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+\[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nK35TwwDr8&w=560&h=315\]
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+After the panels, we ate lunch at the cafeteria (alongside White House employees) and then OSTP hosted a number of workshops and we split up to attend as many as we could - Scott to hackathons; John to mobile apps, and Luke to platforms. tl;dr - lots of suits, lots of talk, some good content. When the workshops ended we left to do some video shoots for a media segment for KJRH. For the evening, we hung out with some of the other civic hackers from Oakland, Chicago, and DC. It was really cool to hear more about other places and other projects. We've already emailed a bunch of them to keep conversations going.
+
+## Visit to FEMA & Congress
+
+On Wednesday, we visited FEMA to show them the Open Search Map application and to get their input on how we should move it forward. Security was pretty onerous but we got in and were able to meet with our main contact - AJ Dronkers, other [OpenFEMA](http://www.fema.gov/openfema) team members, and the CTO. They liked the app, told us to keep working with our local US&R team, and that they would keep us in the loop on new standards and guidelines they're developing for US&R field operations. No pictures allowed in there, but we took a quick break in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum on our way from FEMA to Congress:
+
+![](images/9375362142_8ea3f17041_z.jpg)
+
+In all honesty, this was somewhat emotional - because we were exhausted by our simple trip from Tulsa to DC, and it was humbling to think about the great challenges and great accomplishments of the engineers - hackers - who went from navigating fields on Earth to exploring other planets. After some introspection and reflection, we started our climb up the hill to the US Capitol.
+
+![](images/9372632637_ef50f3e060.jpg)
+
+First we met with Brian Treat - Chief of Staff for Senator Coburn. We told him about Code for Tulsa activities, showed him the TFDD app, and we talked about open data. Of course, Dr. Coburn introduced - along with then-Senator Obama - the [Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act in 2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Funding_Accountability_and_Transparency_Act_of_2006), which set up [USASpending.gov](http://www.usaspending.gov/) to publish data feeds about federal spending. Then we headed to Congressman Bridenstine's office and had a similar meeting. His staff acutely recognized that the civic hacking movement will potentially encounter software patent issues, and that's something our Congressman could help; so they certainly understood our activities and are already thinking how to support us.
+
+## Back to Tulsa
+
+Having put so much work into the trip, we came back tired but satisfied that we had represented Tulsa well (when we met folks at the White House, many of them would say, "Oh, you're part of the Tulsa crew! Cool!") and that we had made some great connections with other civic hackers across the country. It was great and humbling to see that Tulsa is near the fore-front of such a large movement that's putting the power and value of technology into peoples' lives in ways that improve our communities and our country.
+
+In wrapping up, we would like to give a shout out and thank you to [Isocentric Networks](http://www.isocentric.com "Isocentric Networks") for underwriting the travel costs for our trip. Next year we want to bring a dozen more Tulsans to DC, if any additional sponsors might be interested in helping out let us know.
+
+More photos of our Civic Hackers Happy Hour can be seen here: [http://www.flickr.com/groups/2274861@N23/](http://www.flickr.com/groups/2274861@N23/)