Open Data Day | Seattle social media archive | Digital Census, breaking down barriers

City of Seattle, Washington sent this bulletin at 03/07/2020 09:45 AM PST
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A decade of open data, test your knowledge of Seattle data

On average, how many 911 calls were placed per day in Seattle in 2019? What was the most popular name of dogs licensed? Which direction do most bikes travel on the Fremont Bridge? You don’t have to look far to find the answers. 

Since the launch of the City of Seattle’s open data program in 2010, the open data portal has served as a wealth of information, giving residents insight into how the City is operating and empowering them with a rich source of information spanning more than 500 datasets.

Today (March 7) is the 10th annual International Open Data Day. Our open data team is marking the occasion with a fun data quiz. You can make educated guesses or dive into some of the City’s most popular datasets for answers. Read more about the open data program on our Tech Talk blog.

Open Data Whiz?
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Seattle launches open archive of social media networks featuring more than 224,000 posts across 114 City social media accounts. Relive popular moments in City history.
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2020 marks the first-ever online Census. The City is working to break down barriers that could prevent historically undercounted communities from completing their Census forms.

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