Memphis Civic Data Hackathon

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The Memphis Civic Data Hackathon is an event for everyone ready to brainstorm solutions to Memphis’s toughest challenges…using data!

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Do you have ideas for improving the city? Is there a particular issue you’d like to learn about or fix? The Memphis Civic Data Hackathon is an event for everyone ready to get creative and brainstorm solutions to Memphis’s toughest challenges…using data! In this multi-day event, teams will work together to build innovative solutions around three themes: <ul><li>Transportation and Mobility</li><li>Health and Safety</li><li>Neighborhoods &amp; Census 2020 </li></ul>You do not have to be a techie to participate, although each team will include at least one member who is comfortable using data. Just bring your computer and love for the city, and be ready to build! Prizes will be awarded as well!Submit Project Ideas Whether you plan to attend or not, we invite everyone to submit your project ideas for the hackathon using the “<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflixkSfqHsPVK-uwEgeBl3L0PLDR7-hDunEHr6TR7G0PB0MQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ask a Hacker</a>” form. See what ideas have already been submitted <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HP4niQl2UpwEJ408cavtQ9hFSRd1O9mih_jK5BwUkM8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Registration CostRegistration costs $10, which includes all meals, snacks, t-shirt, and more. Discount codes are available if needed - please contact ellen.paddock@memphistn.gov to learn more.Website: <a href="http://memphisdatahack.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://memphisdatahack.com</a>Who’s sponsoring this event? The Memphis Civic Data Hackathon 2020 is sponsored by the <a href="http://memphistn.gov" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Memphis</a>, <a href="https://innovatememphis.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Innovate Memphis</a>, <a href="http://code-crew.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CodeCrew</a>, <a href="http://neverstop.co" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">StartCo</a>, <a href="https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shelby County Government</a>, and <a href="https://2020census.gov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Census 2020</a>.

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