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SeeClickFix publishes a web too which allows people to report non-emergency neighborhood issues to [[local government]] bodies. The tool has a free [[mobile app]] that maps user comments. Users may add comments, suggest courses of action, or add video and picture documentation. Users can receive notifications based on selected areas and keywords. |
SeeClickFix publishes a web too which allows people to report non-emergency neighborhood issues to [[local government]] bodies. The tool has a free [[mobile app]] that maps user comments. Users may add comments, suggest courses of action, or add video and picture documentation. Users can receive notifications based on selected areas and keywords. |
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The site allows for [[anonymity]] of reporting, which, according to the company, may encourage participation. The use of anonymity has also lead to some inflammatory posts, such as calls for the demolition of banks and police buildings.<ref>[http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/03/seeclickfix-civic-solution-or-cyber-soapbox SeeClickFix: Civic solution or cyber-soapbox? | Twin Cities Daily Planet<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The site allows for [[anonymity]] of reporting, which, according to the company, may encourage participation. The use of anonymity has also lead to some inflammatory posts, such as calls for the demolition of banks and police buildings.<ref>[http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/03/seeclickfix-civic-solution-or-cyber-soapbox SeeClickFix: Civic solution or cyber-soapbox? | Twin Cities Daily Planet<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | SeeClickFix covers more than 25,000 towns and 8,000 neighborhoods, both in the [[United States]] and internationally. The system has built its strongest networks in New Haven<ref>[http://seeclickfix.com/new-haven SeeClickFix: New Haven : Report non-emergency issues, receive alerts in your neighborhood<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[Philadelphia]].<ref>[http://seeclickfix.com/philadelphia SeeClickFix: Philadelphia : Report non-emergency issues, receive alerts in your neighborhood<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The site received its 50,000th issue report in August 2010 - from [[Sonora]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="autogenerated2">[http://4g-wirelessevolution.tmcnet.com/news/2010/08/07/4944633.htm SeeClickFix celebrates 50G issues reported<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Several city governments use the site as a [[work order]] system.<ref name="autogenerated1" /> |
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== Partner Cities == |
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Participating news organizations include [[The New York Times]], [[The Toronto Star]], [[San Francisco Chronicle]], [[Miami Herald]], and [[Philadelphia Inquirer]].<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://govfresh.com/2010/01/get-the-311-with-seeclickfix/ Gov 2.0: Get the 311 with SeeClickFix<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> News outlets following stories from SeeClickFix have prompted responses from local government.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/business/media/04click.html?_r=1 New York Times - News Sites Dabble With a Web Tool for Nudging Local Officials]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:37, 30 April 2016
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Information technology |
| Founded | September 2008 |
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| Headquarters | 746 Chapel Street, 3rd Floor, New Haven, Connecticut , USA |
Key people | Ben Berkowitz (CEO) |
| Website | www |
SeeClickFix is a digital communications system company founded and based in Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The company was established in September 2008 by Ben Berkowitz, Kam Lasater, Jeff Blasius, and Miles Lasater.[1] Berkowitz is the company's CEO.
Website
SeeClickFix publishes a web too which allows people to report non-emergency neighborhood issues to local government bodies. The tool has a free mobile app that maps user comments. Users may add comments, suggest courses of action, or add video and picture documentation. Users can receive notifications based on selected areas and keywords.
The site allows for anonymity of reporting, which, according to the company, may encourage participation. The use of anonymity has also lead to some inflammatory posts, such as calls for the demolition of banks and police buildings.[2]
SeeClickFix covers more than 25,000 towns and 8,000 neighborhoods, both in the United States and internationally. The system has built its strongest networks in New Haven[3] and Philadelphia.[4] The site received its 50,000th issue report in August 2010 - from Sonora, Mexico.[5] Several city governments use the site as a work order system.[6]
Participating news organizations include The New York Times, The Toronto Star, San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, and Philadelphia Inquirer.[6] News outlets following stories from SeeClickFix have prompted responses from local government.[7]
References
- ^ Gribskov, Alena =. "Entrepreneur Profile: Ben Berkowitz, SeeClickFix". The White Board: Advancing Entrepreneurship in Connecticut.
- ^ SeeClickFix: Civic solution or cyber-soapbox? | Twin Cities Daily Planet
- ^ SeeClickFix: New Haven : Report non-emergency issues, receive alerts in your neighborhood
- ^ SeeClickFix: Philadelphia : Report non-emergency issues, receive alerts in your neighborhood
- ^ SeeClickFix celebrates 50G issues reported
- ^ a b Gov 2.0: Get the 311 with SeeClickFix
- ^ New York Times - News Sites Dabble With a Web Tool for Nudging Local Officials