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Local Online Communities: Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Americans are increasingly turning to high tech tools to recreate the small town experience. Join us for a discussion with pioneers of local tech to learn about how location-based technologies are connecting people to create the next generation economy and a more engaged citizenry. We’ll cover tools of the trade, best practices and give you tips on how you can infuse place into your project. Finally, we’ll envision what the ideal connected neighborhood might look like in the future.
Questions Answered:
What are the best tools to make a local community more connected?
How are people using technology to create local economies?
How can I add a local focus to my technology product?
Why should I add a local focus to my technology product?
How can local technology help us build a better world?
Speakers:
Moderator: Lane Becker, Get Satisfaction
Jen Pahlka, Code for America
Micki Krimmel, NeighborGoods
Ann Baldinucci, NabeWise
Joe Stump, Simple Geo
