A round table in a classroom or office kitchen setting, covered with various items related to a mapping or urban planning project. The table contains: A large map with colored sticky notes attached Smaller printed maps and documents Colorful cards or badges An orange backpack with 'Open Data Manchester' logo Various small objects like figurines and measuring tools A prominent 'Diversion' sign image In the background, there's a kitchenette with white cabinets and a sink. On the left wall, there's a green board with 'ART' written on it, showing different categories. The scene suggests an interactive, collaborative project involving city planning or community mapping.
11
Apr
Community, Data For Communities, Developing, Projects

Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 3)

Posted on by Sam Milsom

This four-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 3: Participatory Mapping – From Joy Diversion to

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Network visualisation overlaid on a map of northwest England, showing interconnected nodes with varying connection strengths across Liverpool and surrounding areas.
10
Apr
Community, Developing, Projects

Building a community of practice around data for the Liverpool City Region – what we’ve learnt so far

Posted on by Sam Milsom

Organisations across all sectors rely on data every day to inform their operations and strategies, yet the people working with data often find themselves isolated within their own teams, facing

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Woman wearing a hi-viz vest that has 'Data Gatherer' written on the back
28
Mar
Community, Data For Communities, Developing, Projects

Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 1)

Posted on by Sam Milsom

This four-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 1: Why Community-Led Data Collection? Introduction At Open

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Photo taken from underneath a high tension electricity pylon looking straight up to the apex and showing the symmetrical arrangement of cross braces and upright members
11
Nov
Community, Energy, Events, Impact

Exploring Electricity Data for Collaboration and Innovation

Posted on by Julian Tait

On Tuesday 5th November 2024 we held a data dive in collaboration with Electricity North West Limited (ENWL) – the North West of England’s Distribution Network Operator (DNO), and Kraken

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A graphical representation of a data cooperative
18
Apr
Community, Events, Open Data Manchester

Data Cooperative Working Group

Posted on by Julian Tait

Started in 2021, The Data Cooperative Working Group is an informal, international forum for practitioners, researchers and those interested in the development of data cooperatives as a democratic and accountable

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Image showing an out of focus hand weaving loom with someone holding the red yellow and weave in their hands. The loom frame is in focus in the foreground with an Open Data Manchester 24 hour Data People sticker attached. There is text for the Data and Policy - Representation through Participation event in pink in the middle of the image. The date of the event 8th June 2023 is bottom left with a white Open Data Manchester logo bottom right
26
Jun
Community, Events, Projects

Data, participation and representation in action – watch back now!

Posted on by Kirsty Styles

Earlier this month, Open Data Manchester welcomed three practitioners who care about people and place to talk about where data fits when we’re thinking about participation and representation of local

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