Geo*Build puts the power of local building permit data in your hands.
Functions:
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Identifies quality contractors in close proximity
- Leads to credible references from neighbors
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Develop a story
WHO WE ARE?
Citizen Resource for identifying local previous contractor work based on valid permit data.
WHERE?
- Hyperlocal
- Neighborhood Level
AUDIENCE
- neighbors/citizens
- contractors (secondary)
WHAT WE DO
utilizing publicly available data to identify and map local building/contractor activity
WHY DO YOU THE CITIZEN CARE
- identify local contractors through credible references from local neighbors
- enables neighbor-to-neighbor interaction (Local Discovery)
- connects neighbors
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finding quality work
@ right price -
provides business/compeditive intelligence for contractors
LARGE THEMES
Brings community together; builds trust among neighbors; trust between neighbors and local contractors
*** IDENTIFYING QUALITY CONTRACTORS (IN CLOSE PROXIMITY) / CREDIBLE REFERENCES ***
PRESENTATION CONTENT
Discover construction activity in your neighborhood…What renovations are your neighbors investing in? Who’s doing the work?
Geo*Build uses open source data from City of Raleigh permits to geographically paint a picture of building activity on the local level. Search by address, date, contractor or construction type to refine your results, making it easier to find a credible contractor and local references.
Building Cred…One Address at a Time
Team Contact
Project Site: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109575567209815007784
Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/CityCampGeoBuild
Members:
- Beth Stagner
- Carsi Tong
- Dave Lyons
- Chris Geyer
- Jen Baker
- Anthony Castrati
- Matthew Keough
- Rickey Smith
- Reid Serozi
- Taylor Ownes
