Charlottesville Civic Innovation Day

Charlottesville Civic Innovation Day by Smart Cville

Presenting Sponsor: WillowTree

Contributing Sponsors: Ting, Inc.

DETAILS:
http://cid.smartcville.com
www.facebook.com/CivicInnovationDay

Civic Innovation Day, Saturday June 3, is a day long event designed to bring together designers, developers, and public servants to discuss and innovate on problems that face our community.  It's part hackathon and part workshop.

This year, there are 4 problems ranging from environmental to transportation needing brilliant minds and engaged citizens to work on and propose solutions.

2 TRACKS - SELECT 1

For participants, there are two possible tracks.  If you're a designer, developer or technology enthusiast and you want to work on the problem set - choose the Code & Design Track.

If you're a public servant, employee or non-profit, perhaps you'd like to participate in a series of workshops ranging from user experience to technology trends - choose the Workshop Track.

Please select one track.

WHY
We firmly believe technology can improve our communities.  We also believe Central Virginia is home to a highly educated and active citizenry that should engage deeply to help make our community a better place to live. 

WHAT
Smart Cville and WillowTree are hosting Charlottesville’s first Civic Innovation Day.  Community members from diverse backgrounds will gather to consider how technology can solve specific problems in our community. 

WHO
Designers, programmers, citizen activists, technologists, YOU.

For more information see our event website http://cid.smartcville.com or follow us on Facebook.

FAQs

What are my parking options for getting to and from the event?

This event is centrally located in Downtown Charlottesville. As a result, parking is limited.  We highly encourage you to walk, bike or carpool.  If you need parking, there are several paid parking lots located on Water Street.

What should I bring to the event?

Aside from your great ideas, please bring a mac or PC laptop along with your favorite design programs and IDE software.  There will be plenty of room and power on hand for your charging needs.  Wifi will also be provided.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have questions about this event or if you would like to contribute please contact Lucas Ames with Smart Cville.

Will food be provided?

Yes.  Throughout the course of the event, food and snacks will be provided.  There will also be water and other beverages on hand.

I don't consider myself a designer or developer, can I still attend?

Yes!  This is a chance to engage is civic participation.  Even if you an unfamiliar with designing or developing, your feedback and ideas can help.  Perhaps you'd also like to sign-up for the Workshop Track.