Beyond Transparency: Open Data and the Future of Civic Innovation
“Just as he did during his time in my administration, Goldstein has brought together industry leaders to discuss issues of relevance in the open data movement and the practical implications of implementing these policies…[T]his book will help continue the work to make Open Government a reality across the country.” — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of Chicago“A must-read for anyone who is passionate about what open data can do to transform city living.” — Mayor Boris Johnson, City of London“As an essential volume for anyone interested in the future of governance, urban policy, design, data-driven policymaking, journalism, or civic engagement, “Beyond Transparency” combines the inspirational glow and political grit of Profiles in Courage with the clarity of an engineer’s calm explanation of how something technical actually works. Here are the detailed how-to stories of many members of the first generation of open government pioneers, written in a generous, accessible style; this compilation presents us with a great deal to admire, ample provocation, and wise guidance from a group of remarkable individuals.” —Susan Crawford, author of Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry and Monopoly Power in the New Gilded Age"Beyond Transparency is an invaluable overview of how open data enables the free flow of information. This collection of stories from the field illustrates how technology and collaboration can support transparency and help communities transform ideas into actions." —Alberto Ibargüen, president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation