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2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Civic Engagement
└ Capturing data and feedback from residents
└ Capturing data and feedback from residents
The City of Gainesville created a virtual module on zoning and planning for its Pop Up Learning Lab. The online platform aims to inform residents about the City of Gainesville through interactive games, which use city data. When designing the learning lab, the City envisioned displaying the platform on kiosks at community events. The hands-on interactive exhibits are meant to encourage thoughtful community dialogue on data, connected technologies and local livability.
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