GovEx Data Points

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Data Points Podcast Episode 58 - Counties and Data

Posted October 16, 2018

At GovEx, a lot of our work is focused on cities. But counties play a crucial role in using data to improve public outcomes as well. From health to...

Data Points Podcast Episode 57 - Ethics and Algorithms

Posted September 20, 2018

Algorithms are a growing part of government work. They play a part in items ranging from traffic light decisions to criminal sentencing and a variety...

Data Points Podcast Episode 56 - What is a Smart City?

Posted June 19, 2018

Being a Smart City is a new hot goal for cities. From Singapore to Amsterdam and anywhere in between, cities are trying to become smarter and implementing...

Data Points Podcast Episode 55 - Creating Racial Equity in Grand Rapids

Posted May 29, 2018

Racial equity is a challenge cities across America are grappling with on a daily basis. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the innovative...

Data Points Podcast Episode 54 - Tactical Data Use with Sunlight

Posted April 30, 2018

Enabling more use of public data is a key challenge for cities across the country. This week, we will be talking with our partners from the Sunlight...