See: http://bit.ly/knightcities
What is new is a sharpening of what they mean by "talent, opportunity,
and engagement." The phrase "new ideas" also matters. Knight likes
"new" ideas.
In terms of civic tech/open gov/brigades ... I don't think this
challenge is the right path for a "fund our Knight community civic
tech efforts" to do what we do, so we need to be creative about what
we could do together with our existing skills, connections, etc. that
meets the goals of the challenge with something new and fresh (and
likely with strong non-tech aspects). - Steve
First the frame:
What's your best idea to make cities more successful?
The Knight Cities Challenge seeks new ideas from innovators β
activists, designers, artists, planning professionals, hackers,
architects, city officials, companies, educators, nonprofits,
entrepreneurs, block captains, social workers, neighbors, anyone β who
will take hold of the future of our cities.
From a pool of $5 million we're awarding grants at the city,
neighborhood and block levels - and all sizes in between. No project
is too small - so long as the idea is big.
We are looking for fresh ideas that focus on one or more of these
three key drivers of city success:
attracting and retaining talented people,
expanding economic opportunity, and
creating a culture of civic engagement.
* And the simple form:
1. Your Idea
Tell us about your idea in the section below.
2. Project title *
Please enter a title for your project.
3. Project description *
In 150 words or less describe your idea and how it will advance
talent, opportunity or engagement in one or more of the 26 Knight
Foundation communities.
Limit: 150 words
4. Learning *
In 150 words or less describe what you intend to learn from this project.
Limit: 150 words
5. In a tweet *
Sum up your idea in 140 characters or less.
6. Location
Tell us some logistical details about your project in the section below.
Project location *
Please enter where your project will take place. NOTE: If you would
like to work in multiple communities please fill out the following
text box with details.
Additional location details (if applicable)
If you propose to work in multiple communities please explain.
Your location *
Please enter where you or your organization is based. Applications may
come from anywhere.
Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/democracy
Tel/Text: +1.612.234.7072
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What is new is a sharpening of what they mean by "talent, opportunity,
and engagement." The phrase "new ideas" also matters. Knight likes
"new" ideas.
In terms of civic tech/open gov/brigades ... I don't think this
challenge is the right path for a "fund our Knight community civic
tech efforts" to do what we do, so we need to be creative about what
we could do together with our existing skills, connections, etc. that
meets the goals of the challenge with something new and fresh (and
likely with strong non-tech aspects). - Steve
First the frame:
What's your best idea to make cities more successful?
The Knight Cities Challenge seeks new ideas from innovators β
activists, designers, artists, planning professionals, hackers,
architects, city officials, companies, educators, nonprofits,
entrepreneurs, block captains, social workers, neighbors, anyone β who
will take hold of the future of our cities.
From a pool of $5 million we're awarding grants at the city,
neighborhood and block levels - and all sizes in between. No project
is too small - so long as the idea is big.
We are looking for fresh ideas that focus on one or more of these
three key drivers of city success:
attracting and retaining talented people,
expanding economic opportunity, and
creating a culture of civic engagement.
* And the simple form:
1. Your Idea
Tell us about your idea in the section below.
2. Project title *
Please enter a title for your project.
3. Project description *
In 150 words or less describe your idea and how it will advance
talent, opportunity or engagement in one or more of the 26 Knight
Foundation communities.
Limit: 150 words
4. Learning *
In 150 words or less describe what you intend to learn from this project.
Limit: 150 words
5. In a tweet *
Sum up your idea in 140 characters or less.
6. Location
Tell us some logistical details about your project in the section below.
Project location *
Please enter where your project will take place. NOTE: If you would
like to work in multiple communities please fill out the following
text box with details.
Additional location details (if applicable)
If you propose to work in multiple communities please explain.
Your location *
Please enter where you or your organization is based. Applications may
come from anywhere.
Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/democracy
Tel/Text: +1.612.234.7072
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