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TABS on Toronto

Michael Lenczner-2
Not sure if this made it to the list. Apologies if it already did.


Michael Lenczner
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http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c17b559a1fdddb4023707e0b9&id=044857df50



TABS On Toronto Launch
The Toronto Public Space Initiative is launching a brand new civic
engagement tool called TABS On Toronto that will let residents, media,
staff, and organizations sign up for email alerts from City Council
based on their keyword preferences.

For example, a user can type into the system the name of their local
street, or a policy issue of interest to them. Whenever that word
comes up on a Council agenda item or background document they will get
an automatic email from the system informing them of the upcoming
Council meeting.

Resident's will have an easier time keeping informed of what
government is doing, never missing a beat, and getting their full 7
days statutory notice.

Other features include an enhanced search option using the City's own
thesaurus from its open data catalogue, showing users related and
alternate keyword search terms that the City uses to help them refine
their search.
The system is launching as a beta and, if we secure enough funding,
future features can include:

Bill/policy progress tracking.
Text/phone alerts.
Advice on how to engage City Hall.
Expansion of the system to include the Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions of the City of Toronto (TTC, Library Board, Toronto
District School Board, etc)
Research into geo-location of alerts, and information of nearby
community organizations, contextual information, and other expanded
features.
Research on expansion to other Cities and Levels of Government.
This system will help residents and organizations such as BIAs and
Resident's Associations, City Staff, Media, NGOs, and Councillor's
Offices by:

Saving them time and money as they won't need to conduct manual
searches for the up-to-date information they seek.
Making it easier for stakeholders to engage with City Hall and hold
government accountable.
Helping to prevent stakeholders from missing important issues.

Make a Donation Here:
http://igg.me/at/support-tabs/x/2458939

The System (and More Information) Can Be Found At:
www.tabsontoronto.ca


TABS Team

Jayme Turney (TPSI Team Lead), Bill Cowen (TPSI Project Manager),
Christian Muise (Lead Consultant), Leon Lukashevsky (Consultant),
Katina Schell (TPSI Design Manager), Morgan Peers (Consultant), Rajiv
Abraham (Consultant), Yupeng Yao (Consultant), Iram Imitaz
(Consultant), Denise Cheng (Consultant), Peirre-Antoin LaFayette
(Consultant), Reiner Kravis (TPSI), Philippa French (TPSI), David
Weisz (Consultant), Ryan Stephenson Price (Consultant), Daniel Quinn
(Consultant).

For additional information on the system, and how it was developed,
please contact:

Jayme Turney, MA
Chief Executive Officer
Toronto Public Space Initiative
[hidden email]
_______________________________________________
CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
[hidden email]
http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss
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Re: TABS on Toronto

James McKinney-2
I got confused when Michael sent a follow-up to this, but to the Open Data Montreal list. My reply there was:

Toronto Public Space Initiative reached out to Open North just yesterday re: TABS Toronto, and we are meeting with them on Monday to see how we can work together on MyCityHall.ca, announced at http://blog.opennorth.ca/2013/02/19/introducing-mycityhall/ and which a story Tracey shared earlier also linked to.

On 2013-02-20, at 3:38 PM, Michael Lenczner wrote:

Not sure if this made it to the list. Apologies if it already did.


Michael Lenczner
------------------------------------------

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c17b559a1fdddb4023707e0b9&id=044857df50



TABS On Toronto Launch
The Toronto Public Space Initiative is launching a brand new civic
engagement tool called TABS On Toronto that will let residents, media,
staff, and organizations sign up for email alerts from City Council
based on their keyword preferences.

For example, a user can type into the system the name of their local
street, or a policy issue of interest to them. Whenever that word
comes up on a Council agenda item or background document they will get
an automatic email from the system informing them of the upcoming
Council meeting.

Resident's will have an easier time keeping informed of what
government is doing, never missing a beat, and getting their full 7
days statutory notice.

Other features include an enhanced search option using the City's own
thesaurus from its open data catalogue, showing users related and
alternate keyword search terms that the City uses to help them refine
their search.
The system is launching as a beta and, if we secure enough funding,
future features can include:

Bill/policy progress tracking.
Text/phone alerts.
Advice on how to engage City Hall.
Expansion of the system to include the Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions of the City of Toronto (TTC, Library Board, Toronto
District School Board, etc)
Research into geo-location of alerts, and information of nearby
community organizations, contextual information, and other expanded
features.
Research on expansion to other Cities and Levels of Government.
This system will help residents and organizations such as BIAs and
Resident's Associations, City Staff, Media, NGOs, and Councillor's
Offices by:

Saving them time and money as they won't need to conduct manual
searches for the up-to-date information they seek.
Making it easier for stakeholders to engage with City Hall and hold
government accountable.
Helping to prevent stakeholders from missing important issues.

Make a Donation Here:
http://igg.me/at/support-tabs/x/2458939

The System (and More Information) Can Be Found At:
www.tabsontoronto.ca


TABS Team

Jayme Turney (TPSI Team Lead), Bill Cowen (TPSI Project Manager),
Christian Muise (Lead Consultant), Leon Lukashevsky (Consultant),
Katina Schell (TPSI Design Manager), Morgan Peers (Consultant), Rajiv
Abraham (Consultant), Yupeng Yao (Consultant), Iram Imitaz
(Consultant), Denise Cheng (Consultant), Peirre-Antoin LaFayette
(Consultant), Reiner Kravis (TPSI), Philippa French (TPSI), David
Weisz (Consultant), Ryan Stephenson Price (Consultant), Daniel Quinn
(Consultant).

For additional information on the system, and how it was developed,
please contact:

Jayme Turney, MA
Chief Executive Officer
Toronto Public Space Initiative
[hidden email]
_______________________________________________
CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
[hidden email]
http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss


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Re: TABS on Toronto

gsawhney
Administrator
Thanks, James!

I'm very happy that both Jayme from TPSI and Ellie from OpenNorth will be presenting on Saturday at Open Data Day Toronto:

Gabe


On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM, James McKinney <[hidden email]> wrote:
I got confused when Michael sent a follow-up to this, but to the Open Data Montreal list. My reply there was:

Toronto Public Space Initiative reached out to Open North just yesterday re: TABS Toronto, and we are meeting with them on Monday to see how we can work together on MyCityHall.ca, announced at http://blog.opennorth.ca/2013/02/19/introducing-mycityhall/ and which a story Tracey shared earlier also linked to.

On 2013-02-20, at 3:38 PM, Michael Lenczner wrote:

Not sure if this made it to the list. Apologies if it already did.


Michael Lenczner
------------------------------------------

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c17b559a1fdddb4023707e0b9&id=044857df50



TABS On Toronto Launch
The Toronto Public Space Initiative is launching a brand new civic
engagement tool called TABS On Toronto that will let residents, media,
staff, and organizations sign up for email alerts from City Council
based on their keyword preferences.

For example, a user can type into the system the name of their local
street, or a policy issue of interest to them. Whenever that word
comes up on a Council agenda item or background document they will get
an automatic email from the system informing them of the upcoming
Council meeting.

Resident's will have an easier time keeping informed of what
government is doing, never missing a beat, and getting their full 7
days statutory notice.

Other features include an enhanced search option using the City's own
thesaurus from its open data catalogue, showing users related and
alternate keyword search terms that the City uses to help them refine
their search.
The system is launching as a beta and, if we secure enough funding,
future features can include:

Bill/policy progress tracking.
Text/phone alerts.
Advice on how to engage City Hall.
Expansion of the system to include the Agencies, Boards, and
Commissions of the City of Toronto (TTC, Library Board, Toronto
District School Board, etc)
Research into geo-location of alerts, and information of nearby
community organizations, contextual information, and other expanded
features.
Research on expansion to other Cities and Levels of Government.
This system will help residents and organizations such as BIAs and
Resident's Associations, City Staff, Media, NGOs, and Councillor's
Offices by:

Saving them time and money as they won't need to conduct manual
searches for the up-to-date information they seek.
Making it easier for stakeholders to engage with City Hall and hold
government accountable.
Helping to prevent stakeholders from missing important issues.

Make a Donation Here:
http://igg.me/at/support-tabs/x/2458939

The System (and More Information) Can Be Found At:
www.tabsontoronto.ca


TABS Team

Jayme Turney (TPSI Team Lead), Bill Cowen (TPSI Project Manager),
Christian Muise (Lead Consultant), Leon Lukashevsky (Consultant),
Katina Schell (TPSI Design Manager), Morgan Peers (Consultant), Rajiv
Abraham (Consultant), Yupeng Yao (Consultant), Iram Imitaz
(Consultant), Denise Cheng (Consultant), Peirre-Antoin LaFayette
(Consultant), Reiner Kravis (TPSI), Philippa French (TPSI), David
Weisz (Consultant), Ryan Stephenson Price (Consultant), Daniel Quinn
(Consultant).

For additional information on the system, and how it was developed,
please contact:

Jayme Turney, MA
Chief Executive Officer
Toronto Public Space Initiative
[hidden email]
_______________________________________________
CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
[hidden email]
http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss


_______________________________________________
CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
[hidden email]
http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss


_______________________________________________
CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
[hidden email]
http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss