This new Portal allows us to share more, better data with citizens, while also allowing citizens to interact with our data in new, more intensive ways.
“Where the old Open Data Catalogue gave citizens access to download our data, the new Portal allows citizens to really take a deep dive into our data and interact with it in a more intense way,” says Leader of Intellectual Property & Access Marketing in Corporate Analytics & Innovation Dale McNamee. “We’re excited to keep growing the number and types of datasets that we make available on the Portal and, of course, to see what new developments will come from them.”
With the launch of the new Open Data Portal, The City will be retiring the old Catalogue at the end of the year. To make the transition to the new Portal smoother for users, we’ve migrated the current catalogue to archivedata.calgary.ca, which will remain live until December 31, 2016.
Interesting in seeing the different kinds of datasets that The City makes available to the public for free (and without restrictions)? Visit the new Open Data Portal today!
Fast facts about open data
- “Open data” refers to data that is made available for free, without restrictions (anyone can use it) and can be used for any purpose, including commercial use
- The City of Calgary joined the ‘open data movement’ in 2010 to provide centralized and easy access to City data
- The City’s old Open Data Catalogue received an average of 14,000 downloads and 7,000 unique visitors every month. With the new Portal, these numbers are anticipated to increase significantly.
- 22 mobile apps have been created and brought to market using The City’s open data, and combined have over 750,000 downloads
