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"The Code for America Commons is an information product, made up of the Commons app directory and the Commons Wiki knowledge base".

"While the Open Data movement has yet to demonstrate its killer app, it shows much promise. It will take commitment from both innovators and the city governments to sustain the momentum over the year, but these early successes suggest that open API's and killer coders may be able to revolutionize the way cities operate and interact with their citizens."

"Clearly data release can reduce fraud and curb unnecessary spending. The MPs' expenses scandal has stimulated more interest in this area but there are already websites dedicated to examining how public money is spent. Releasing full financial breakdown of spend can save millions, as a recent case in Canada proved. A $3.2 billion tax evasion fraud was exposed when financial data was made publicly available."

TweetMy311, HeyGov, CitySourced, SeeClickFix, MojiPge

5 open data apps using open 311 api.

"Rewired State runs hackdays to let developers show government what is possible and government to show developers what is needed."

Hackfest 2010