The Citadel project has developed a range "starter templates" for mobile web apps so that people can quickly start to develop apps using open data from public authorities and government.
The starter templates are available through the Citadel Hub and have been developed around specific themes, including:
- Points of Interest in the city (e.g. works of art)
- Crowdsourced Points of Interest
- Parking Lots in the city
- Events in the city
- Environmental data in the city
The purpose of the hack day is to:
- Get feedback from developers about the Citadel starter templates - how easy they are to use to start developing apps, how they can be improved, etc.
- To help people who want to start developing mobile web apps and increase their development skills
- To promote open data in Manchester
- To see what interesting apps people come up with
- Have fun
You don’t need to be a super geek to get something out of the day (though super geeks are always welcome!). If you’ve got a great idea you can team up with someone who’s got some coding skills.
What data?
Manchester Digital Development Agency is working with partners in Manchester City Council to provide a range of data sets for use during the hack day, including:
- Environmental data collected from the Lodanet Wireless Sensor Network in Manchester
- Data from the local images collection provided by Manchester Archives Plus
- Data from the Manchester Art Gallery catalogue
Please note that the data sets are to be confirmed.
Attendees can keep up to date with the data sets that will be available etc. on the event's blog.
When and where
9.30am to 6pm, Saturday 7th December 2013
The event will be taking place at the Manchester city centre offices of Manchester Digital Development Agency, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
The offices are in a basement floor, but are fully accessible via lifts.
You can find a map and directions to MDDA’s offices here:http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions
What to bring
MDDA’s offices have free high speed Wi-Fi so you don’t need to worry about Internet connectivity.
However, you will need to bring your own laptop and power cables as we won’t be providing them.
Please note that MDDA’s projectors using VGA connections, so bring an adaptor if you want to present.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, but if you have special dietary requirements it may be best to bring your own food and drink.
Pre-event meeting now on Thursday 28 November 2013, 6pm to 7.30pm
We’ll be holding an evening meeting a week before the event.
This evening meeting will be a chance for you to find out more about:
- The Citadel on the Move project
- How the starter templates work
- Which data sets will be made available
You’ll also be able to ask the questions of the MDDA staff who are organising the event and the partners who will be providing the data sets.
The pre-event meeting will be taking place at the Manchester city centre offices of Manchester Digital Development Agency, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED. Please see the details in the When and Where section above.
Want more information?
If you want more information about the event or the pre-event meeting, please email John Keys at Manchester Digital Development Agency:j.keys@manchesterdda.com.
