"The rise of open data in the public sector has sparked innovation, driven efficiency, and fueled economic development. While still emerging, we are seeing evidence of the transformative potential of open data in shaping the future of our civic life, and the opportunity to use open data to reimagine the relationship between residents and government, especially at the local level. As we look ahead, what have we learned so far from open data in practice and how we can apply those lessons to realize a more promising future for America’s cities and communities? Edited by Brett Goldstein, former Chief Data Officer for the City of Chicago, with Code for America, this book features essays from over twenty of the world’s leading experts in a first-of-its-kind instructive anthology about how open data is changing the face of our public institutions. Contributors include: Michael Flowers, Chief Analytics Officer, New York City; Beth Blauer, former director of Maryland StateStat; Jonathan Feldman, CIO, City of Asheville; Tim O’Reilly, founder & CEO, O’Reilly Media; Eric Gordon, Director of Engagement Game Lab, Emerson College; Beth Niblock, CIO, Louisville Metro Government; Ryan & Mike Alfred, Co-Founders, Brightscope; Emer Coleman, former director of the London Datastore; Mark Headd, Chief Data Officer, City of Philadelphia."--Publisher description.