Monday, December 28, 2009

SeeClickFix. Might it help in Torrington?

I just saw an interesting article on CNN.com about the usage of a mobile app in San Francisco, which allows people to take pictures of badly needed areas of repair within their fair city. SeeClickFix enables users to photograph the offending area/situation and send the complaints directly to City Hall, geo-tagged and everything for *prompt attention by public works.




At first, I thought this was a San Fran exclusive - which would make sense. But lo and behold, SeeClickFix is a free app available in the iTunes store, and actually has a fair amount of Torrington action in the works already: http://www.seeclickfix.com/torrington

I'd like to know if anyone in the local administration knows about the proactive reporting that is taking place in Torrington. If not, they really need to take a look. SeeClickFix has the potential to empower the local citizenry into seeing something get done, instead of waiting for Town Hall to finish their renovation pet-project.

* prompt attention may not be available in your local area ; )
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  1. Jason KieselDecember 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    CitySourced is another free application that allows you to report non-emergency issues to your own City Hall, and CitySourced works nationwide. Download the application for free on Apple's iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/app/citysourced/id336854714 - Check it out!

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  2. Nicole D'AndreaDecember 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Pete,
    Glad you heard about SeeClickFix. We are actually a Connecticut-based company born in New Haven. Quite a few newspapers in your area are featuring the SeeClickFix widget on their websites as an entry point for readers to use the tool and report issues. If you'd like to host a free widget, you can do so by generating one for Torrington here:
    http://www.seeclickfix.com/widget
    please email me if you have any questions or would like to know more about the tool. Thanks!
    nicole at seeclickfix dot com

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  3. PeteDecember 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Thanks for the heads up, Jason!

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  4. PeteDecember 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Nicole,

    Glad to hear SeeClickFix is a local CT outfit! You've got a really great idea here. Thanks for suggesting the widget - I've installed one on the front page here on hellotorrington.com

    My best to you at SeeClickFix!
    Pete

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  5. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Hey Pete,

    I just created a watch area for your Mayor as well so he will receive alerts from issues reported on your widget.

    We, or you or they can set one up if we or you or they have their email for Public Works and Non-Emergency Policing.

    Thanks,

    Ben

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