When Uncertainty Meets Resilience: How mySidewalk is Expanding and Protecting Access to Mission-Critical Data
by Drew Stiehl on Feb 7, 2025 11:45:00 AM
Our customers care about their communities, and so do we. Community leaders—from hardworking staff to elected officials—rely on equity data to make critical decisions on a wide range of topics. Presently, it is unclear whether this data will continue to be released, how frequently, or …
Empowering Voters to Break Free from Confirmation Bias with AI
by the mySidewalk Team on Oct 2, 2024 7:00:00 AM
In today's digital world, it’s easy for our social media feeds to be filled with content that aligns with our existing beliefs. Algorithms on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook show us what we already agree with, reinforcing our confirmation bias. It can feel impossible to …
9 Surprising Indicators of a Thriving Community
by the mySidewalk Team on Nov 10, 2020 8:13:00 AM
When I stepped into my office on day one as a local government Deputy Director, the first thing I did was ask for the latest Resident Insights (aka, a better way of saying Citizen Satisfaction) data from City Hall. I wanted to start this gig with a clear perspective on how our communi …
Democratizing Data through Accessibility
by Stephen Hardy on Oct 19, 2020 3:21:33 PM
This year my son was asked to join his third grade friend’s fantasy football league. He enthusiastically signed-up - and our draft preparations began in earnest. I’m not sure if you’ve ever played yourself, but signing up for a free league instantly provides you with deep, intuitive, …