Development of a Public City Information Portal with Interactive Data and Community Features

The city seeks a centralized online platform to effectively communicate key issues, provide accessible statistical data through interactive visualizations, and facilitate community engagement among residents, public agencies, and stakeholders, addressing outdated and fragmented information channels.

A municipal government aiming to enhance public communication, transparency, and engagement through an informational website with statistical visualization and community interaction tools.

• Create a user-friendly website serving as a primary communication channel for city news, events, and vital issue updates.
• Integrate a comprehensive statistical module featuring current indicators, dynamic charts, and interactive maps to present city data in an accessible manner.
• Incorporate tools for community interaction such as polls, discussion forums, and newsletter subscriptions to boost resident engagement.
• Develop a robust CMS for easy content management and updates by city officials.
• Ensure the website fosters transparency and broad accessibility for diverse audiences including residents, businesses, and governmental entities.

• News and event calendar management for timely public updates.
• Statistical data dashboard featuring indicators, charts, and interactive maps displaying real-time city data.
• Interactive infographic layers: dynamic maps with layered visual data presentations.
• Polling tool for gathering public opinion on city issues.
• Discussion forum enabling community dialogue.
• Newsletter subscription system for disseminating news and updates.
• Content Management System for content creation, editing, and publishing.
• API integration capability for external data sources or city systems.

• APIs for fetching real-time city data and statistics
• Email marketing and newsletter services
• Social media platforms for content sharing
• External data sources for public datasets

• Scalability to support increasing data volumes and user traffic
• High performance to ensure quick load times for visualizations and content
• Security measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access
• Accessibility compliance for users with disabilities
• Availability target of 99.9% uptime

The new city portal aims to improve public engagement, transparency, and information accessibility. Expected outcomes include increased resident interaction with city data and services, improved dissemination of city news and statistics, and enhanced community participation. The platform is projected to serve a broad audience, including residents, local businesses, and government agencies, thereby fostering a more informed and connected community.