GovLoop Beantown

Hey Bostonians – What do you think of the Office of New Urban Mechanics established by Mayor Menino? Blog post about it here:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/encouraging-innovation-in-your-local-government

Is there a group for discussing things affecting municipal and regional government in Massachusetts, not just Boston? Or is it OK to generalize this group to talk about issues of interest/concern to people involved in Massachusetts state, county, regional, and municipal governments including, but not limited to, Boston? That is, can I use this…[Read more]

Help start CityGroups in Boston!
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/help-launch-citygroups-in-boston

Boston – you should be proud!
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/the-passionate-minority
Great write-up of some innovative stuff being done by Code for America in Beantown.

Here’s a great article about things happening in local gov in Boston: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/in-boston-city-hall-pursues it’s a little long but definitely worth the read if you have 5 minutes.

Make sure to rep Boston by picking them in our GovMadness competition to determine which city has the best gov’t: http://tools.govloop.com/mm/news/

Had a blast last night – love the photos

Pics from the Boston GovUp:
Find more photos like this on GovLoop – Social Network for Government

My latest post for CityCamp Boston might provide food for thought:

Government 2.0 Tools not enough for CityCamp Boston
http://www.citycampboston.org/2010/09/28/government-2-0-tools-not-enough-for-citycamp-boston/

It is so easy to raise awareness, co-create value with citizens, and increase positive engagement with today’s tools and associated…[Read more]

John Moore’s post about City Camp Boston: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/government-20-tools-not-enough

How many of you are planning on going to CityCamp next March?

Morning everyone, just wanted to share my latest blog post. It’s focused on the efforts at Burlington, High School, some thoughts on how educators and school administrators are working to be innovative with social media tools.

http://thejohnfmoore.com/2010/09/26/innovation-at-burlington-high-school/

John

Thanks Andy. Hey everyone! CityCamp Boston will bring everyone together for a day of education and planning. Our goal is to leave the event with 2 or 3 goals, challenges to be solved before CityCamp Boston Fall Edition in September or so of 2011. Spread the word, sign-up, participate. If we all do a part we will make a difference.

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John Moore in his latest Tuesday’s with Moore gives an update on CityCamp Boston:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/citycamp-boston-updates