Code for Philly

 
 
 

You can register for the kick-off event over at Open Collective:

https://opencollective.com/code-for-philly/events/2023-launchpad-by-code-for-philly-d82dc9cd

Hello everyone!

We are going to be hosting a month-long event for the month of April that we are calling a "Launchpad." The idea is that it will be a time for us to kick-start and launch some new technology project ideas around some sort of theme. The theme this year is "Third Places" which we are defining loosely as physical or digital spaces where we socialize with people outside of work and the home. Check out the Wikipedia article for more specifics.

The Launchpad will start with this in person Kick-Off weekend.

Friday starting at 6 will take place at City Hall in the "Caucus Room" You can enter the South East entrance of City Hall.

Saturday starting at 9am will take place across the street at the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building (1401 JFK Blvd) on the 16th floor in the Innovations Lab

You can find a more detailed agenda at this link:
https://codeforphilly.org/events/launchpad-2023

Again, this meetup event is NOT the place to register for the kick-off weekend. In order to register, please go to our Open Collective link:

https://opencollective.com/code-for-philly/events/2023-launchpad-by-code-for-philly-d82dc9cd

 
 
 

April Hack Night! No foolin!

If you want to attend Hack Night virtually, many projects have hybrid setups. Please join our slack and check with project leads to get the specific zoom link for each project.

Indy Hall’s new space includes lots of space to spread out, lots of high quality & natural airflow, and (weather permitting) an outdoor patio that has a beautiful view of the city.

Please note! As the COVID Pandemic evolves, so are the covid precautions of Code for Philly. We are doing our best to follow the science, but some of our COVID have changed recently.

• We will not be checking for vaccination at the door
• We do expect people to stay home if they are feeling sick
• We strongly encourage people to wear masks, but they are not mandatory
• We do still have a max capacity of 40 and registration to do some basic contact tracing

One of the reasons we are not checking for vaccination status at the door anymore is because at this point of the pandemic, most people (more than 90-95% of people) have either been vaccinated or have had covid which does provide a similar level of protection as vaccination. If this changes your risk assessment for attending, we do understand and want to remind everyone that all projects have a virtual attendance option as well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

These policies may continue to be updated based on changing COVID numbers and official recommendations, we will do our best to be transparent as we figure out Code for Philly policy.

We have limited space. Please be respectful: If you register, and decide not to attend, please cancel your RSVP to make room for someone else.

Thanks for bearing with us as we figure out our safe and comfortable capacity for these in-person events, and how we will find a balance of hybrid, online, and in person gatherings.

There will be food! Pizza and a vegan option as well.

Agenda:
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:00-6:15pm - Schmoozing, grab food
6:15-6:30pm - Announcements, project lead/Code for Philly introductions
6:30-8:30pm - Hack! (Work on projects)

Recommended but not required: Bring your laptop, so you can start working on a project if your skills align with one of the project team's needs.

If you're not currently part of a project and aren't able to find one that aligns with your skills/interests, you're still welcome to hang out and socialize amongst yourselves.

How to join us:

1. To access the building, use the door code that we will message to you 1 hour before the event.
2. Walk to the back of the hall and ride the elevator to the 3rd floor. Turn left out of the elevator lobby and you'll find us.

Note that this door code only works until 8pm. You will need to contact someone inside to let you in after that time!

If you have any trouble getting in, text (215)[masked] and one of the Code for Philly Leadership Team members will come down and let you in. Kindly allow a 1-3 minutes for us to make our way down there.

See you there!

 
 
 

May Hack Night! Smell the flowers!

If you want to attend Hack Night virtually, many projects have hybrid setups. Please join our slack and check with project leads to get the specific zoom link for each project.

Indy Hall’s new space includes lots of space to spread out, lots of high quality & natural airflow, and (weather permitting) an outdoor patio that has a beautiful view of the city.

Please note! As the COVID Pandemic evolves, so are the covid precautions of Code for Philly. We are doing our best to follow the science, but some of our COVID have changed recently.

• We will not be checking for vaccination at the door
• We do expect people to stay home if they are feeling sick
• We strongly encourage people to wear masks, but they are not mandatory
• We do still have a max capacity of 40 and registration to do some basic contact tracing

One of the reasons we are not checking for vaccination status at the door anymore is because at this point of the pandemic, most people (more than 90-95% of people) have either been vaccinated or have had covid which does provide a similar level of protection as vaccination. If this changes your risk assessment for attending, we do understand and want to remind everyone that all projects have a virtual attendance option as well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

These policies may continue to be updated based on changing COVID numbers and official recommendations, we will do our best to be transparent as we figure out Code for Philly policy.

We have limited space. Please be respectful: If you register, and decide not to attend, please cancel your RSVP to make room for someone else.

Thanks for bearing with us as we figure out our safe and comfortable capacity for these in-person events, and how we will find a balance of hybrid, online, and in person gatherings.

There will be food! Pizza and a vegan option as well.

Agenda:
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:00-6:15pm - Schmoozing, grab food
6:15-6:30pm - Announcements, project lead/Code for Philly introductions
6:30-8:30pm - Hack! (Work on projects)

Recommended but not required: Bring your laptop, so you can start working on a project if your skills align with one of the project team's needs.

If you're not currently part of a project and aren't able to find one that aligns with your skills/interests, you're still welcome to hang out and socialize amongst yourselves.

How to join us:

1. To access the building, use the door code that we will message to you 1 hour before the event.
2. Walk to the back of the hall and ride the elevator to the 3rd floor. Turn left out of the elevator lobby and you'll find us.

Note that this door code only works until 8pm. You will need to contact someone inside to let you in after that time!

If you have any trouble getting in, text (215)[masked] and one of the Code for Philly Leadership Team members will come down and let you in. Kindly allow a 1-3 minutes for us to make our way down there.

See you there!