What we’re about
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## What is BetaNYC
BetaNYC envisions an informed and empowered public who can leverage technology, design, and data to address their problems and hold government accountable.
We are dedicated to civic technology, smart communities, & open government. We are a nonpartisan good government community using technology, design, and data to empower individuals and local communities, provides for an honest and efficient government, and build a civically‐engaged ecosystem.
BetaNYC is building a connected NYC, by the people, for the people, for the 21st Century.
## Important Community Resources
Slack - BetaNYC has an active Slack community.
The Message - BetaNYC’s Newsletter
Reddit - our Public Interest NYC Reddit group to share and gather ideas for Public Interest projects and issues in NYC.
Videos of previous events and instructional videos.
Upcoming events
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•OnlinePIT NY Hub Talks: Mapping for Equity Workshop Series Part I – Foundations
OnlineRSVP for this event at: https://www.beta.nyc/event/e251119!
Learn how to teach mapping as a tool for equity and civic change in this hands-on workshop from BetaNYC’s Mapping for Equity Project. Educators will explore maps as political tools, gain foundational skills in OpenStreetMap, and develop strategies for integrating community data collection into their curriculum.
Workshop #1: Foundations
Discover how maps function as powerful political tools and instruments for social change. This introductory workshop provides hands-on experience with OpenStreetMap, exploring its potential for documenting community assets, inequities, and change.
You’ll learn foundational mapping skills while developing concrete strategies for weaving community data collection into your existing curriculum frameworks.1 attendee
BetaNYC Presents: Digitize Your Park
Adelphi New York City–Brooklyn Center, 179 Livingston Street, Kings County, NY, USRSVP to this event at: https://www.beta.nyc/event/e251120!
Join BetaNYC and Maps @ MIXI to learn about the role of community mapping in promoting social and digital equality!
Put your local park on the map! Discover how to leverage digital literacy to promote healthy, community centered stewardship of open-space data.
See how we use free online tools like OpenStreetMap (a wiki map of the world), Mapillary (a global map of street-level imagery), and more to spotlight local community spaces.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 19.1 attendee
•OnlineDiscovering NYC Open Data: Online Session November 2025
OnlinePlease RSVP at http://beta.nyc/e251121.
Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data.
** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public **
You will gain an understanding of:
- What NYC Open Data is!
- How to find specific datasets
- How to filter a dataset
- How to visualize data in charts and graphs
- Tools and Applications of Open Data
- How to stay involved
Who should attend?
- Anyone! No experience necessary.
- Educators & Students
- Librarians & Non-Profit Professionals
- Local Organizers & Decision-Makers
- City Planners and Mappers
The Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
7 attendees
•OnlinePIT NY Hub Talks: Mapping for Equity Workshop Series Part II – Implementation
OnlineRSVP for this event at https://www.beta.nyc/event/e251202!
Take your mapping pedagogy to the next level with practical, classroom-ready workflows for student-led mapping initiatives. This session covers the complete project lifecycle—from real-time field data collection and quality assurance to OpenStreetMap contribution protocols. Walk away with semester-long curriculum modules, assessment rubrics, and implementation guides you can deploy immediately.
Workshop #2: Foundations
Build on Workshop 1 by mastering practical skills for student-led mapping projects, including real-time data collection, data cleaning, and OpenStreetMap entry. Educators will leave with a complete workflow and ready-to-implement curriculum modules for semester-long mapping initiatives.1 attendee
Past events
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