Argentina, Buenos Aires has been utilizing SeeClickFix to help better their community! Issue #13240 reported trash outside a local convenient store. The citizen recently reported that a trash can was placed outside for customers to throw out their trash. Problem solved!

In Buenos Aires, 67 issues have been reported and 47 have been closed. Issue #13240 is just one example of how communities in Argentina are utilizing SeeClickFix to come together and improve their environment.

About 6 months ago we met Brandon Jackson, an undergrad at Yale University. Brandon was not only excited about SeeClickFix but had the skills to jump on the team part time to develop our most recent iPhone app.

Brandon has developed a very sophisticated application with a host of new features that's faster and more stable than our previous version. Not only did he create the tool but he also designed and led the vision of the project with our CTO and CoFounder Jeff Blasius.

Its been a pleasure working with a developer who understands usability and the true value of SeeClickFix: Connecting people locally and getting concerns in the public space addressed collectively.

Brandon will continue to work part-time for SeeClickFix in the interim before he heads back to Yale.

The SCF community thanks you Brandon.
Check out more about Brandon here.

Last week the Oakland Press reported that a former dry cleaner and adjoining businesses have been demolished. The buildings were found to be dangerous to the environment and to public safety.  The issue was first reported 2 months ago on SeeClickFix  by community activist  and  member of Citzens Against Blight, Mona Hofmeister.

Mona explained, "There is a abandoned old dry cleaners on E Pike between Sanford and Tasmania St. that is wide open. I've seen kids and adults leaving and entering this building. I think it should be secured and boarded up. It's very dangerous for the community".

With Mona's persistence, her issue was addressed by Christy Clark, a senior geologist for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Christy graciously thanked Mona for her community activism saying:

"My pleasure, Mona. Thank you for being so diligent - you are an invaluable asset to your community.Keep in touch and let me know of any other environmental concerns in your area.
Christy Clark"

Well we thank Mona and Christy for being great examples to the community! 

We are excited to announce the partnership between SeeClickFix, WRAL and The City of Raleigh.
Starting today all Raleigh City Council, The Mayor and City Services will be using SeeClickFix Plus to track and acknowledge issues. Their citizens will be using the Raleigh customized Blackberry, Android and iPhone apps to take photos of potholes, graffiti and other non-emergency issues to create reports for the city to fix. They also will be able to report via the web on WRAL's website and the City of Raleigh's website.

Its not unique that media partners and city partners are using SeeClickFix in the same city. The Washington Post and Washington DC 311 as well as  Philly.Com and Philadelphia are good examples of media and gov SCF cities. What is unique is that WRAL has committed to purchasing the Plus service for the city. This marks a new level of commitment to civic engagement from a SeeClickFix media partner.

When media and government work together to foster accountability, responsive governance and engagement there's no stopping them. A big thank you goes to Councilman Gaylord who first brought SCF Plus to Raleigh back in the fall and proposed the bill to approve the use of the software.

You can see SeeClickFix embedded on the city's site here: http://www.wral.com/news/local/page/8758007/

You can see SeeClickFix embedded on WRAL here:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/portal/cor/ext/SeeClickFix


Here's the home page of the custom app:

We are very excited to announce the release of our new iPhone app in the itunes store.
The new app is faster, stabler, prettier and has a host of new functions which you requested.

Download the new app here and please rate it in the itunes store honestly. We really want the feedback.

Here's a list of some of the new features:

1) Launches in a second
2) Photos for reporting and commenting can be added from the phone's library
3) You can start a report off-line and then submit when you have returned to service
4) Easily share issues on twitter, fb and by email
5) Full integration with SF311, DC311 and New Haven, CT's CitiWorks workorder system
6) Close issues with a photo of the fix
7) Filter issues on the map by keyword
8) Report issues away from your current location using the map or address
9) Sleek new branding for our SeeClickFix Plus and Connect clients
10) Runs in the background when closed
11) Improved location experience and stability

Here's a video demo of the new app:





We really want to thank Brandon Jackson who did most of the work on this application in his time off from Yale this semester. He's a great example of why it pays to start a company in New Haven, CT !

Saturday night I was a passenger in a car that was halted on Chapel Street in New Haven behind a couple of cars who were attending to something on the side of the road.

When we finally were able to see what was causing the hold up we realized that there were some people checking out a stray pitbull on a leash.

We decided to let them assist but I quickly posted the loose dog on SeeClickFix in hopes that the owner might find it.

The ensuing response from neighbors was really amazing including two who actually went out and took a look for the dog.

When we are connected and informed we are safer and stronger as a community. Its always exciting to reap the benefits of a tool you helped to create.

This is why I love SeeClickFix.

http://seeclickfix.com/issues/72519-loose-pitbull-sitting-on-edgewood