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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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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This shows a map of Darley Avenue with levels of particulate matter overlaid
01
Mar
Projects

Our Streets Chorlton’s February Data Chat – exploring the effect of weather on air quality

Posted on by Sam Milsom

As part out Our Streets Chorlton, Open Data Manchester has been running monthly ‘Data Chats’, where we explore some of the data collected by the community. In February, we were

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A photograph of a young white woman taken from behind, wearing sunglasses and a yellow high-vis jacket that says 'Open Data Manchester – Data Gatherer'
28
Jan
Community

Help co-design a Community Data Handbook – get involved here

Posted on by Sam Milsom

Over the past year, Open Data Manchester has been carrying out community-led data collection, including local traffic counting and air-quality monitoring as part of Our Streets Chorlton. A group of

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