[Chicago] Urban Sustainability Apps Competition

[Daniel Peters]

thanks for posting this, looks really cool.

On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Dan Krol <orblivion at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> A friend of a friend is involved in running an urban sustainability apps
> competition, put on by an organization called the Center for Neighborhood
> Technology. I remember Random Hacks of Kindness got some interest here, and
> this seems similar in nature. I'm not in Chicago anymore, but I thought you
> guys might want to check it out.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -Dan
>
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> Here's the run-down:
>
>
> What: Urban Sustainability Apps Competition
>
> When: Tuesdays in October and a final round October 18th, 19th and 20th
>
> Where: Tuesday meetings at 1871 (Merchandise Mart floor 12), final round
> at TechNexus (20 N. Wacker Drive)
>
> Why: To create apps and website that make low-to-moderate income Chicago
> neighborhoods greener, more livable and more affordable
>
> Cost: Free!
>
> Sign-up: http://cntapps.splashthat.com/
>
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> Chicago's own neighborhood think tank, the Center for Neighborhood
> Technology (CNT), is putting together an Urban Sustainability Apps
> Competition. CNT is connecting community activists with coders, developers
> and designers to come up with technological solutions for Chicago's
> low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Winners' creations--mobile apps,
> websites and other tech tools--will reveal hidden economic assets, green
> the neighborhood and make life easier, more livable and more fun.
>
>
>
> Are you a community activist who's creative and knows the needs and assets
> of your neighborhood? Are you a tech whiz who wants to make Chicago's
> neighborhoods greener, more livable and more affordable? CNT wants you!
>
>
>
> Teams will form at the digital startup incubator 1871 Tuesday evenings in
> October. Then, October 18th-20th, teams will get their product ready to
> pitch at TechNexus to a team of judges that includes Rayid Ghani, tech
> genius and Chief Data Scientist for the 2012 Obama Campaign.
>
>
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> Winners are invited to pitch their new tool at CNT's 35th anniversary
> Reinventing Chicago party at Red Frog Events on October 24th, and to
> compete in the City of Chicago's championship apps competition in November.
>
>
>
> Space is limited so sign up now at:         http://cntapps.splashthat.com/
>
>
>
> If you've got questions, send a note to Edward Oser at eoser<at>cnt.org
>
>
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> Here's the schedule:
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> Tuesdays in October (Oct. 1st, 8th, 15th): 1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart
> Plaza, Floor 12
>
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> Start forming your groups and developing your ideas early! Free food and
> drinks!
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>
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> Friday-Sunday, October 18th-20th: TechNexus, 20 North Wacker Drive
>
>
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> Friday, October 18th: Celebrate the event kick-off at 7pm with food and
> drinks.
>
>
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> Saturday, October 19th: Spend the day developing your platform. Breakfast,
> lunch, and dinner will be served while you work.
>
>
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> Sunday, October 20th: Present your team's new tool to our guest judges
> from leading tech and community organizations. Brunch at 10am |
> Presentations, judging, and awards at 2pm
>
>
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> For more information about CNT, check out www.cnt.org to learn about 35
> years of urban sustainability
>
>
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