Design and prototype a polished, responsive web application that makes NYC Open Data easier for everyday residents, students, journalists, researchers, and community organizations to understand and use.
Focus on features that can realistically be built on top of OpenDataNYC’s existing datasets and APIs, rather than replacing the underlying platform.
Natural-Language Data Explorer
- Provide example questions such as:
- "How many 311 complaints were reported in my neighborhood this month?"
- "Where are most construction permits being issued?"
- "How has this changed over the past five years?"
- Translate the question into filters or queries against available datasets where technically feasible.
Personalized Dashboard
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- Allow users to save neighborhoods, datasets, or searches.
- Create a simple dashboard showing relevant updates and trends.
Accessibility and Mobile UX
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- Follow WCAG-oriented accessibility practices.
- Support keyboard navigation, readable typography, sufficient contrast, screen-reader-friendly labels, responsive layouts, and mobile-first interactions.