There's a new discussion paper on Ontario's data strategy - just released and with comments due by October 9. This one is about creating economic benefits with data. You can find it here: https://t.co/JDnfwtA35q @uOttawaTechLaw@geothinkca@CIGIonline @ae_clarke (thread...)
.@WaterfrontTO has just published its Consultation Feedback Report on Sidewalk Labs Draft MIDP in relation to the proposed Quayside development. It makes for interesting reading: https://t.co/1WQzWbdfUW @uOttawaTechLaw@geothinkca
The 3d of 3 data strategy consultation papers from the Ontario government is now available: https://t.co/nocfgaG68o This one invites comments until November 30. The focus of this paper is on both internal and external sharing of govt data @uOttawaTechLaw@geothinkca @ae_clarke
All 3 discussion papers in Ontario's data strategy consultation process are finally public. My post on why Ontarians should be concerned is here: https://t.co/iWqMN1OjBU @uOttawaTechLaw@OttawaHealthLaw @ae_clarke @TraceyLauriault@geothinkca
The call for papers for the 2020 Urban e-Planning conference (in lovely Lisbon) is now out: https://t.co/OWPCw4GEYM The themes this year are smart cities - governance and planning & citizen e-participation. @pjrplan@geothinkca@uOttawaTechLaw@TraceyLauriault@opennorth
My first thoughts on the new consultation paper on Promoting Trust and Confidence in Ontario's Data Economy are here: https://t.co/t7xlHgCeAm @uOttawaTechLaw@CIGIonline@geothinkca
Don't blink or you'll miss the window to comment on the Ontario gov't's Discussion Paper on Promoting Trust and Confidence in Ontario's Data Economy: https://t.co/906mD8Khhm Comments due by Sept 6 @uOttawaTechLaw@CIGIonline@geothinkca
Thread: Ontario has published the results of its Data Strategy survey: https://t.co/mloCaLOjQq as well as details of the next steps in its consultation on data strategy. @uOttawaTechLaw@CIGIonline @ae_clarke @geothinkca
I just got my copy of @ae_clarke 's new book on Opening the Government of Canada! Looking forward to some summer reading! https://t.co/Nf6Faduh4U @geothinkca
Here is an interesting piece from @MichelFGirard on the potential for standards to protect information collected in public spaces (e.g. #smartcities): https://t.co/mSa4GNMnfY @CIGIonline@uOttawaTechLaw@geothinkca
SO important to understand that SWL proposals aren't esp innovative; long history of data & tech in urban planning. Large-scale modeling was attempted after WWII; the work of @geothinkca or @CASAUCL testifies to a great deal of advanced thinking and practice. #BlockSidewalk