Launching an Open Data Program

The following list is an overview of the steps a city should take to implement a successful open data program:

1. Gather a team

2. Develop an open data policy

3. Governance Committee

4. Identify data for release

5. Ensure access is user-friendly by creating a central registry

6. Launch and market the open data program

7. Engage communities of users

8. Review and improve the open data program (continuously)