Civic Tech WR

​CivicTechWR is a community group that brings together people from different sectors and backgrounds to actively solve civic challenges facing our local community using design and technology. We are part of a larger network of Civic Tech groups across Canada, loosely coordinated by Code for Canada. We welcome everyone who is interested in better understanding and finding solutions to civic challenges through technology, design or other innovative means. People of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to participate.

​Current Projects

​Sean - Accessible apartment listings - A portal to share listings of accessible units when they become available in a format that answers key questions and meets the needs of prospective tenants.

• ​Tech Stack: ORMs, Web App Development, Typescript

​Rebecca - Lonely No More (LOMO) - Most apps want your attention. LoMo wants your intention.

​Paul - Waterloo Region Votes - Website with local municipal election information

• ​Tech Stack: Jekyll, Python, React, Web Development

• ​Can also use help with: Research, Reaching out to partnerships

​CivicTechWR Hacknight Schedule

​We meet every Wednesday from 5:30-8pm at Builders Club, but there's no obligation to come every week. This is a typical hacknight schedule:

​5:30 – 6:00 PM

​Relax and Recharge

​6:00 – 6:15 PM

​Introduction to Civic Tech + Introduce New People

​6:15 - 6:30 PM

​Project Intros

​6:30 – 7:45 PM

​Project Breakout

​7:45 – 8:00 PM

​Recap / Report

​8:00 PM - Late

​Optional Post-Hacknight hang

​Do you have more questions?
Feel free to reach out by email at [email protected] or join us on Slack via this invite link.