Trend. Business helps Cities Build Data.

Business gather and analyze data to make business decisions. Some businesses are embracing philanthropy and sharing that data with cities.

Examples of cities using data to improve public service:

•  New York City created the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
• Chicago has Array of Things, a sensor system to gather and collect data
• Boston and Uber are partnering to utilize Uber data to help Boston improve  congestion and community planning

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