Open Data

Development of approaches to generate value for citizens, business and administration through the use of open data

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Introduction

Since 2019, the state capital Dresden has established an OpenDataPortal as part of its Urban Platform. This platform provides access to urban data and promotes transparency, participation and innovation by making open data available. With this project, Dresden aims to systematically expand the use of open data and strengthen the role of the public sector as a central data provider and promoter.

The goal

The aim of the open data project is to better exploit the benefits of open data for the city. In addition to making the data available, it should also be actively promoted and its use facilitated so that the population, companies and the administration can benefit from it. By analyzing international examples and developing practical use cases, Dresden aims to demonstrate how open data can contribute to solving urban challenges - from promoting innovative ideas to sustainable urban development. In this way, the project aims to make a long-term contribution to shaping Dresden as a modern, liveable and sustainable city.

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Focus

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Project status

2023-2026

Runtime

Entire city

Place of application

1.1 million euros

Project budget

Open Data
The most important information

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What are the benefits of open data for the population?

Open data creates transparency in the city administration and gives citizens free access to city data.

How does open data improve everyday life?

Open data provides free access to information such as traffic and environmental data to make everyday life more efficient and stay informed.

What new possibilities are there?

Reliable, open and easily accessible data helps to make decisions and provides a better insight into city issues.

How can I participate?

Open Data supports the population in actively participating in urban projects and designing solutions together. This is possible, for example, via the Open Data Camp.

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Transparency and easy access

The OpenDataPortal of the state capital Dresden provides access to various city data sets. From information on traffic planning to environmental measurement data, open data provides insights into many areas of city life, promotes transparency and trust in the administration.

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Versatile applications

Open data creates concrete added value for the population in everyday life: traffic and weather data helps to plan the day, environmental data provides information on air quality, and much more. In this way, open data makes urban life easier and supports liveable urban development.

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Citizen participation and co-creation

Open data enables citizens to help shape their city. For example, district initiatives can be supported by user-friendly data that strengthens participation and self-organization.

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Data for all

With the OpenDataPortal, Dresden is becoming a data-driven city. Through active use and feedback from the population, data sets are expanded and further developed in a targeted manner to create a smarte and needs-based city for everyone.

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Advantages for the economy

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Why is open data important for the economy?

The data serves as the basis for the development of innovative business models and data-driven decisions in order to remain competitive.

How does the economy benefit from open data?

Companies can access city and infrastructure data in order to make business processes more efficient and exploit market potential in a targeted manner.

What new opportunities are emerging for the economy?

Open Data promotes cooperation with the city administration and creates space for the development of new products and services that are specifically geared to local needs.

How can the economy be involved?

Through active use and feedback, the business community can contribute to improving the open data platform and benefit from customized data offerings that take regional needs into account.

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Promoting innovation and competitiveness

Open data offers companies in Dresden access to a diverse range of data that enables the development of new, data-based business models. Information on transport infrastructure, demographic developments and environmental measurements provide a valuable basis for innovative services and products.

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Planning and targeted process optimization

Companies can use open data to make processes more efficient and better coordinate strategic decisions. For example, market potential can be analyzed in a targeted manner by drawing on publicly accessible city and infrastructure data.

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Partnership and progress

By using open data, companies have the opportunity to develop data-based solutions in close cooperation with the city administration. This creates partnerships and networks that drive economic progress and innovation.

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Competitive advantages through data

Access to an open data platform offers companies comprehensive insights into the needs of the city and its population. This transparency can be used to create market-oriented products and services and thus increase their own competitiveness.