[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

[Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo)]

Unfortunately, my week has me too busy to really follow up well on  
this topic.  But I see in this article, they welcome comments and  
also invite people to come and speak/support the motion TOMORROW.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/05/19/tech-open- 
city-vancouver-standards-source-data-reimer.html

Also a brief note here in their agenda:
http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20090521/csbu20090521ag.htm

I won't be making it, (if only it was any other week and I had more  
than a few days notice ;-) ) but maybe some of you locals would be  
interested/able.  If you want to work with my on a statement we can  
do that too.  I'm going to try to put something together, but I'm  
afraid it's too late unless you can show up in person.  I'm sure our  
chapter would gladly support anyone who volunteers to speak on our  
collective behalf at 9:30 in the morning ;-)

Something you might be interested in Gerry?  Martin?  Others?

Tyler


On 15-May-09, at 11:40 AM, Gerry James wrote:

> Sorry I sent that reply just to Tyler...my bad.
>
> I would strongly recommend contacting Jonathan Marks.  He is the  
> GIS manager
> with the COV (at least he used to be).  I have spoken to him a few  
> times but
> wouldn't necessarily call him a contact.  I do not have any other  
> contacts
> but would be very interested to collaborate with you on a meeting.
>
> Let me know how I can help with this initiative.
>
> Thanks,
> Gerry
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> [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Tyler Mitchell
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> Subject: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> Thanks to Will for sending me this article:
> http://eaves.ca/2009/05/14/vancouver-enters-the-age-of-the-open-city/
>
> I'd like to come up with a plan to discuss this move with city
> administrators in Vancouver.  So asking for your input on a couple
> fronts:
>
> * Are you familiar with the current geospatial projects going on in
> the city?  I assume it's a huge list of complex wild stuff, but
> looking for specific ideas where we could connect.
> * Do you have a good contact for following up with city management-
> level staff there?  City Manager is responsible on paper, but who
> else might you know from the geospatial angle that I could meet with?
> * Available/interested to join with me if I can get a meeting?
>
> Best wishes, brainstorming welcome :)
>
> Tyler
>
> Tyler Mitchell
> Executive Director
> Open Source Geospatial Foundation
> tmitchell at osgeo.org
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> M: +1-250-303-1831
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