Hackathon Projects
Here are a few of the projects that have been developed as part of the OpenDataBC hackathons. We're working on getting links to all of the projects posted so check back often.
SchoolZone
Find the safest way to walk your children to school.
Law Server
A server that provides laws, regulations and policies in standardized formats.
YouRule
An application that monitors legislation and let's you know what's changed. It lists each change as a separate page so that citizens can view, rate and comment on the change.
Board Visualization
A visualization that shows boards and board members and their connections.
Open Data Usability Index - ODUI
The Open Data Usability Index is a metric used to rate various aspects of released data sets as to how usable they are.
Our Services
An application that allows social service providers to enter information describing the services they offer to people in need that then is published on a map.
Biology Scores
A map showing how well BC high school students scored on average on Grade 12 Biology exams throughout the province.
Nanaimo Incidents Map
View a map of recent incidents in Nanaimo, BC.
Recollect
Not sure when Garbage Day is? Let Recollect remind you. Now available in Surrey!
2011 Municipal Election Visualization
Is Voter Turnout Related to Number of Eligible Voters in a Municipality?
BC Municipal Debt Comparatron
A visualization that compares municipal debt and related data for BC municipalities. Check out how much debt your local government is incurring and compare it to other municipalities.
Municipedia
An app that encourages people to vote in the upcoming Municipal elections by providing useful information for voters.
Open Moon Map
An app to view the surface of the moon using NASA data.
MyCatch BC
An application that helps fishers find geo-relevant fishing regulations.
Clinicate
An app that shows where all of the medical clinics in BC are located.
WineSeekr
A mobile web application that locates wineries around your geographic location.
Libraries and Clinics
A visualization that shows the walking distance to various community resources, in this case Libraries and Health Clinics.
MyInvasive
Have You Seen an Invasive Species? Find the invasive species on this app, then report it!
VanShelter
A live shelter vacancy info board updated by shelter providers via twitter.
Occupation Explorer
A visualization for exploring occupation demand in BC
ProactiveDisclosure.ca
Search records proactively disclosed by open governments in Canada.
WhereDidItGo
A visualization of provincial and local government budget data.
EatSureBC
A Visualization of restaurant inspection data in BC.
BC Property Tax Comparatron
A visualization that compares property tax, assessed values and a ton of other property tax related data.
Waterly
An app to assist home and business owners manage their water consumption from lawn watering more effectively.