Stories from the Field
Civic technology comes alive through the stories of people and organizations putting it into practice. This section collects accounts of how governments, developers, nonprofits, and community members have used open source software, open data, and collaborative approaches to solve real problems in their communities.
These stories cover a wide range of topics: cities deploying new tools for citizen engagement, agencies sharing software with peer jurisdictions, developers contributing their skills to public interest projects, and officials navigating the organizational challenges of adopting open approaches to government technology.
Each story offers practical lessons for others considering similar paths. The successes demonstrate what is possible when technology and public service align. The challenges and setbacks are equally valuable, providing honest accounts of the obstacles that civic technology practitioners encounter and how they work to overcome them.
Whether you are a government official exploring new tools, a developer looking for meaningful projects, or a resident curious about how technology shapes your community’s public services, these stories provide grounded, real-world perspectives on the state of civic technology.