APPROACHING CIVIC CHALLENGES WITH TECHNOLOGY + DESIGN + COLLABORATION
Civic Tech Toronto is a diverse community of Torontonians interested in better understanding and finding solutions to civic challenges through technology, design or other means.
The Civic Tech Toronto community comes together at our weekly Hacknights every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9pm. At Hacknights, we come together to listen to awesome speakers, learn and share civic tech stories, and work together on projects that aim to make Toronto better.
People of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to attend.
Civic Tech Toronto aims to create a safe, welcoming and fun space for collaboration because we know that when people from different backgrounds take a collective and human-centred approach to addressing civic issues, amazing things can happen!
Interested in learning more about Civic Tech Toronto?
Come out to a Civic Tech Toronto Hack Night to learn about civic tech and meet some great people. Want to know more about the Hack Nights in general? Civic Tech Toronto Hack Nights are modeled after similar ones in Chicago, New York, Oakland, Seattle, and Boston.
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Hacknight #61: Andrés Aquino
Fifty-first hacknight; 43 participants. Presenter: Andrés Aquino Video to come Presentation to come Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Bill ← Come if it’s your first time here! Remote Deputations (Anuta & Sharon) – application to submit video deputations {design and UX} Budgetpedia (Linda) – making the city budget understandable to all City of Brains (Mark)[…]
Hacknight #60: Project Presentations
Sixtieth hacknight; 32 participants. Presenters: Budgetpedia & Open Data Hackathon participants. Video to come. Thanks to TWG for hosting us!
Hacknight #59: Pamela Clark
Fifty-ninth hacknight; 46 participants. Presenter: Pamela Clark Video to come Presentation: PDF Breakout groups: Democracy Week: special workshop on presenting deputations at City Hall by Mark J. Richardson Presentation: PDF Toronto MeshNet (Dawn) – mapping networks, low-fi design, internet & networks TPL Hackathon (Reema & Leon) – find out about the projects Budgetpedia (Linda) – visualize[…]
Hacknight #58: Luisa Ji
Fifty-eighth hacknight; 50 participants. Presenter: Luisa Ji Presentation: PDF Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Anuta Budgetpedia (Linda) TPL Hackathon (Andi) – Youth Hub, Hackathon challenges Toronto MeshNet (Ben) – status update Service 211 (Joanna) – locating services for people leaving jail TimeBank (Alex) – new participants, anyone interested in blockchain tech, timebanking Thanks to TWG for hosting us!
Hacknight #57: Jessica Thompson
Fifty-seventh hacknight; 54 participants. Presenter: Jessica Thompson {video to come} Presentation: PDF Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Emily Timebank & basic income cryptocurrency: Alex Philanthropy 101 (charity data): Ada {mapping volunteer opportunities} Budgetpedia (visualizing the City budget): Linda {comms, devs} Health Atlas (mapping health indicators): Oliver {data, mapping} Collecting data about TPL digital hubs: Abe[…]
Hacknight #56: Lina Kim and Carmen Ho
Fifty-sixth hacknight; 47 participants. Presenters: Lina Kim and Carmen Ho from the Toronto Public Library {video to come} Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Gabe Police Complaints on Carding (PCOC): Zakaria {outreach strategy, comms} Toronto Library hackathon projects: Bianca, Andi, Lina, Carmen Make a documentary in a weekend (newcountry.org): Mohamed Section 37 transparency: Abdi {updates} Toronto[…]
Hacknight #55: Dave Colangelo
Fifty-fifth hacknight; 61 participants. Presenter: Dave Colangelo Dave Colangelo's slides from Civic Tech Toronto hacknight, Aug 16 2016 from civictechTO Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Gabe Documentary-in-a-weekend workshop: Mohamed STEM research: Andrew Philanthropy 101: Ada {mapping; charities} Police Complaints on Carding (PCOC): Zakaria {outreach strategy} Section 37 transparency: Abdi Budgetpedia: Henrik {branding & outreach} Mapping[…]
Hacknight #54: Jolene Cushman
Fifty-fourth hacknight; 55 participants. Presenter: Jolene Cushman, Toronto Environmental Alliance {video to come} Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Gabe Poverty Reduction Hackathon: Andi Mapping cycling infrastructure: Raphael Solving the problem of open data formats: Chinmay Toronto Mesh Project: Udit {preparing for node building workshop} FOI archive: Leon {looking for UX help!} City of Brains: Mark[…]
Hacknight #53: Keith McDonald
Fifth-third hacknight; 56 participants. Presenter: Keith McDonald Presentation: PDF Complete Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Alox Budgetpedia: Linda {comms plan/writers/designers/etc} Mapping (healthcare) demand & supply: Oliver {mapping / data exploration} Section 37 funding transparency: Abdi {data advocacy & planning} Policing Complaints on Carding (PCOC): Zakaria {comms, UX, webdev, outreach} Toronto Meshnet (community wifi): Ben {regroup!}[…]
Hacknight #52: Judy Duncan from ACORN and Kate Collins
Fifty-second hacknight – 61 participants. Presenters: Judy Duncan from ACORN and Kate Collins, formerly from The Toronto Star’s Digital Lab {video to come} Kate Collins and Judy Duncan's slides from Civic Tech Toronto hacknight, Jul 26 2016 from civictechTO Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Matthew Freedom of Information (FOI) help & sharing: Jessica {searching/planning} Philanthropy 101:[…]
Hacknight #51: Liane Fernandes from Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Fifty-first hacknight – 59 participants. Presenter: Liane Fernandes from Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) {video to come} Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Matthew Mapping (healthcare) demand & supply: Oliver {scoping/everyone!} City of Brains: Mark {website work & discussion} Budgetpedia: Henrik {advocacy planning} Freedom of Information (FOI) help & sharing: Jessica {planning & web dev}[…]
Hacknight #50: Project update from TOMesh
Fiftieth(!) hacknight – 60 participants; Presentation: Project update from Ethan and Udit from TOMesh. Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Matthew City of Brains: Mark {making flyers / looking for PHP dev} Sharing economy + blockchain: Mohammed {looking for dev & +++} Ontario election data mapping (#freetheelectorate): Peter {info} OpenReferral: Greg Bloom {riffing} Thanks to the[…]
Hacknight #49: July 5th – Jessica Smith Cross from Torontoist
Forty-ninth hacknight – 57 participants. Presenter: Jessica Smith-Cross from Torontoist {video to come} Presentation: link Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Matthew ← go to this one if it’s your first time here Councilmatic: patcon {django/python devs} Ontario election data mapping: Brian {UI prototyping} Sharing economy + blockchain, measuring value: Mohammed {talking} FOI workshop: Jessica TCHC[…]
Hacknight #48: June 28th – Mark Freeman from City of Brains
Forty-eighth hacknight – 38 participants. Presenter: Mark Freeman from the City of Brains Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Irene Councilmatic: patcon Mapping and visualizing Ontario election data: ? City of Brains: Mark Thanks to Civic Action for hosting!
Hacknight #47: June 21st – Jay Wall
Forty-fifth hacknight. Presenter: Jay Wall from Studio Jaywall Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Irene Accessibility engagement video: Marica #TOmesh: Ben Budgetpedia: Henrik Councilmatic: patcon Jay: Jay Thanks to Civic Action for hosting!
Hacknight #46: June 14th – Andy Best from the City of Guelph
Forty-sixth hacknight – 45 participants. Presenter: Andy Best from the City of Guelph Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Irene Project Neutral: Jamie Councilmatic (development): patcon Councilmatic (UX): Gabe Mapping and visualizing Ontario election data: Peter Chat with Andy Best: Andy! Thanks to ELN for co-hosting!
Hack night #45: June 7th – Monique Baena-Tan from Code for America
Forty-fifth Hacknight – 64 participants. Presenter: Monique Baena-Tan for Code for America Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Alex Budgetpedia: Henrik City of Brains: Mark Toronto Meshnet: Ben Remote door opener: Marika Philanthropy data 101: Ada Mapping and visualizing Ontario election data: Peter Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening at city hall: patcon Accessing legal information while in[…]
Hacknight #44: May 31st – Christien Levien from LegalSwipe and Hersh Perlis from the Legal Innovation Zone
Forty-fourth Hacknight – 39 participants. Presenter: Christien Levien from LegalSwipe and Hersh Perlis from the Legal Innovation Zone Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Alex Budgetpedia: Henrik Toronto Meshnet: Ben Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening at city hall: patcon Citizen Data Portal: patcon City of Brains: Mark
Hacknight #43: May 24th – Mayaan Ziv from AccessNow
Forty-third Hacknight – 51 participants. Presenter: Mayaan Ziv from AccessNow Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Alex Budgetpedia: Henrik Toronto Meshnet: Ben Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening at city hall: patcon Citizen Data Portal: patcon City of Brains: Mark Cartographr: Nick Citizen’s Guide to Open Data: Dawn Philanthropy 101: Ada
Hacknight #42: May 17th – Ken Greenberg and Claire Nelischer
Forty-second Hacknight – 57 participants. Presenter: Ken Greenberg and Claire Nelischer Ken Greenberg and Claire Nelischer's slides from Civic Tech Toronto hacknight May 17 2016 from civictechTO Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Alex Budgetpedia: Henrik Toronto Meshnet: Curtis Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening at city hall: patcon Citizen Data Portal: patcon Welcome Home Toronto /[…]
User Research 101: A human-centered design workshop is back by popular demand
Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Mozilla (366 Adelaide St. West, Suite 500, Toronto, ON) Register here! Building on the success of Civic Tech Toronto’s first user research 101 workshop, we are thrilled to invite you to join us at the next User Research 101 Workshop, presented by Urban+Digital. This[…]
Hacknight #41: May 10th – Renee Sieber
Forty-first Hacknight – 65 participants. Presenter: Renee Sieber, McGill University & geothink.ca Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Emily Budgetpedia: Henrik Toronto Meshnet: Curtis Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening at city hall: patcon “Free the Electorate” / mapping election poll data: Peter Citizen Data Portal: patcon Welcome Home Toronto / digital tools to help newcomers: Hana[…]
Hacknight #40: May 3rd – Brookfield Institute Hack2Action
Fortieth hacknight – 58 participants. Presenters: Hack2Action team: Alex Chen, Bradley McGinn, Megan Anevich, Andrew Clare, Mackenzie Nichols and Adisa Julien Breakout groups: Budgetpedia project: Henrik Welcome Home TO (refugee settlement): Craig “Free the Electorate” / mapping election poll data: Peter City of Brains / accessing mental health services: Mark Councilmatic / tracking what’s happening[…]
Hacknight #39: Apr 27 – Civic Tech Projects Presentations: Refugee Sponsorship Project and Toronto Meshnet
Thirty-ninth hacknight – 36 participants. Presenters: Dorothy Eng (Refugee Sponsorship Project) Dawn Walker and Garry Ing (Toronto Meshnet) Matthew Gray (Civic Tech 101) Breakout groups: Civic Tech 101: Matthew Budgetpedia Project: Henrik Toronto Meshnet: Ben Free the Electorate: Peter City of Brains: Kejo Councilmatic: Patrick Community Data Portal: Patrick Death by Traffic:Phil Organizing Refugee Data:[…]
Hacknight #38: Apr 19 – Stephen Buckley & Jesse Coleman
Thirty-eighth hacknight – 66 participants. Presenters: Stephen Buckley & Jesse Coleman Breakout groups: Toronto budget project: Henrik WelcomeHomeTO / digital platform: Craig Free the Electorate / mapping: Jey Social rideshare network app: Sukhveer City of Brains / accessing mental health services: Mark Civic Tech 101: Gabe
