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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This is a photograph of graphic cards from a game exploring women and girls' experiences
17
Aug
Projects

Watch our Right to the Streets videos to see how we do community data projects

Posted on by Kirsty Styles

Since October last year, we’ve been working to understand more about how women and girls in Trafford experience where they live. With Trafford Council and GreaterSport, Right to the Streets

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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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