The rise of open data in the public sector has
sparked innovation, driven efficiency, and fueled
economic development. While still emerging, we are
seeing evidence of the transformative potential of open
data in shaping the future of our civic life, and the
opportunity to use open data to reimagine the
relationship between residents and government,
especially at the local level. As we look ahead, what
have we learned so far from open data in practice and
how we can apply those lessons to realize a more
promising future for America’s cities and communities?
Edited by Brett Goldstein, former Chief Data Officer
for the City of Chicago, with Code for America, this
book features essays from over twenty of the world’s
leading experts in a first-of-its-kind instructive
anthology about how open data is changing the face of
our public institutions.
Contributors include:
- Michael Flowers, Chief Analytics Officer, New York
City
- Beth Blauer, former director of Maryland StateStat
- Jonathan Feldman, CIO, City of Asheville
- Tim O’Reilly, founder & CEO, O’Reilly Media
- Eric Gordon, Director of Engagement Game Lab,
Emerson College
- Beth Niblock, CIO, Louisville Metro Government
- Ryan & Mike Alfred, Co-Founders, Brightscope
- Emer Coleman, former director of the London
Datastore
- Mark Headd, Chief Data Officer, City of
Philadelphia
“As an essential volume for
anyone interested in the future of governance, urban
policy, design, data-driven policymaking, journalism, or
civic engagement, "Beyond Transparency" combines the
inspirational glow and political grit of Profiles in
Courage with the clarity of an engineer's calm
explanation of how something technical actually works.
Here are the detailed how-to stories of many members of
the first generation of open government pioneers,
written in a generous, accessible style; this
compilation presents us with a great deal to admire,
ample provocation, and wise guidance from a group of
remarkable individuals.”
—Susan Crawford, author of
Captive Audience
“Just as he did during his time in
my administration, Goldstein has brought together
industry leaders to discuss issues of relevance in the
open data movement and the practical implications of
implementing these policies… This book will help
continue the work to make open government a reality
across the country.”
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City of
Chicago
“A must-read for anyone who is passionate
about what open data can do to transform city living.”
— Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
