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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Greater Manchester map, from MappingGM.org.uk
04
Apr
Data For Communities, Developing, Projects, Uncategorized

Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 2)

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 2: Data For Communities – Our Original Workshop

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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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Close-up of a finger inserting a white USB drive labeled 'Data' into a USB port against a cloudy blue sky background
02
Dec
Projects

Data and dignity: balancing transparency and trust in public services

Posted on by Sam Milsom

In local government, effective data sharing isn’t just about technology or compliance—it’s about building trust with communities whilst delivering better services to those who need them most. Through the Citizen-Led

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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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Printed map of Stockport with routes scribbled on it
13
Sep
Case Studies, Impact, Projects

ODM Impact Series 8: Co-creating Solutions for Inclusive Urban Mobility

Posted on by Sam Milsom

Welcome to the final instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’ve explored eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact

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