About the challenge

How might we use open data to build solutions that inspire action to effectively address heat inequity in the City of Kitchener

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Come to the virtual prep day on Thursday May 9 from 5:00-7:00PM

Look through the Notion site to understand the challenge, context and to access the necessary resources to have a successul experience

• Quality of solution:
  Does it address the challenge? Does it outline the intended impact?
• Innovation
  Proposed solution is innovative: outlines a better, faster, more efficient and effective ways to address the challenge
• User friendly
  Proposed solution is user friendly: demonstrates a clear understanding of intuitive user-design and prioritizes the needs and preferences of the end-users, particularly those in the most communities most vulnerable to heat inequity
• Technical Approach
  Proposed solution demonstrates a technical approach: demonstrates the best use of linked open data and digital technology that supports the challenge statement. Outlines the data analysis and programming tools involved
• Quality of the final product
  Strategy is well thought out and shows clear understanding of city/user needs Explains how City of Kitchener might implement, share and scale the project here and in other cities Uses plain but compelling language to present the idea