Open Data DC API
Connect with data to power change
This API is best for connecting to and reusing city datasets.
The Open Data DC API provides developers with open data access, which can help them build applications related to government data. It includes access to the full Open DC catalog, datasets and content layers, customizable and extensible metadata, flexible query parameters, and bulk datasets. The API can be used to access and retrieve data in multiple formats such as GeoJSON, CSV, and more.
Key features
- Full access to the Open DC catalog
- datasets and content layers
- customizable and extensible metadata
- flexible query parameters
- bulk datasets
- access of data in multiple formats such as geojson
- csv and others
Potential use cases
- Real-Time Neighborhood Construction Notifications: Develop an application using the Open Data DC API that sends out push notifications to people living near construction sites notifying them of construction activity.
- City Sonification App: Create an audio app linking sound to the quantity, size and frequency of geographically depicted DC data, such as bike lane usage, real estate development, etc.
- Real-Time Local Crime Visualization: Create an interactive map-based history of recent crime activity in DC using the Open Data DC API that visually depicts what and where crimes occurred.
Using the Open Data DC API to power my app has enabled me to provide citizens with real-time information on the city's services in an easily accessible way. This has encouraged more people to engage with their local government, leading to improved accountability.
Related Technologies
- Socrata Open Data API; Esri ArcGIS API; County Health Related API