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Learning about NYC: Buildings
NYC Open Data Updates - Winter 2018
You likely live, work, eat & shop in these: New York City buildings. The New York City skyline is famous thanks to its buildings. How many buildings are there in New York City?Which City Agencies work with our City's buildings? How do we know which ones are part of the Mayor's housing plan?How do we know which buildings are under construction?
Come learn the answer to these questions & others at a first-of-its-kind event at Civic Hall, a community space for civic technologists.
This event is brought to you bytheNYC Open Data Team, Esri,Civic Halland key City Agency partners: the Department of Buildings (DOB) & the Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD).
Explore free & public city data here: www.nyc.gov/opendata
NOTE:While the Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)is also responsible for Housing Maintenance Code enforcement, the winter season is the department's busiest season & HPD will not have representatives from enforcement present to answer questions. HPD's engagement in this event will focus on data for their affordable housing programs (the Housing New York dataset).
PROGRAM DETAILS
6:30 - 6:40: Welcoming remarks by Civic Hall & ESRI
6:40 - 6:55: NYC Open Data Team updates
6:55 - 7:00: Overview of Buildings by MODA
7:00 - 7:15: DOB presentation
7:15 - 7:30: HPD presentation
7:30 - 8:00: Panel discussion
8:00 - 8:30: Networking
Our last event filled up fast - make sure you RSVP soon!Light food & beverages will be served.
For those who cannot attend in person, the event will also be livestreamed on Civic Hall's Facebook page starting at 6:30pm.
For any questions, please email events@civichall.org.
About NYC Open Data
TheMayor's Office of Data Analytics (MODA)and theDepartment of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DoITT)partner to form the Open Data team. As a hub of analytics in the City, MODA advocates for the use of Open Data in citywide data analytics & in the community.Learn more about the NYC Open Data Program by taking a look at ourannual report published last July.
About Esri
Esri(Environmental Systems Research Institute)is an international supplier of geographic information system software, webGIS, & geodatabase management applications. They build arcGIS, the world's most powerful mapping & spatial analysis software.
About Civic Hall
Civic Hall is a collaborative community center that advances the use of technology for the public good.We are a space where social entrepreneurs, change-makers, government employees, hackers, academics, journalists, & artists can share knowledge, build tools, & solve problems together.
About the Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
HPD's mission is to promote the construction & preservation of affordable, high-quality housing for low- & moderate-incomeNew Yorkersin thriving & diverse neighborhoodsacross the city.HPD is responsible for carrying outHousing New York,Mayor Bill de Blasio'sinitiative to build or preserve 300,000 affordable homes by 2026.
About the Department of Buildings (DOB)
The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, & live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings & construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, & integrity, the Department enforces the City's Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, & the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.
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