App Showcase

The Department of Innovation and Technology continues to develop and promote applications to improve the constituent experience. Our first mobile app,Citizens Connect, is just one example of our strategy to increase the efficiency of city government. 

  • Commonwealth Connect (75)

    Commonwealth Connect Launches

    The City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have expanded award-winning mobile app Citizens Connect to create a linked system for MA cities and towns to use called Commonwealth Connect.

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  • Street Bump (75)

    Street Bump: Help Improve Your Streets

    Street Bump is a mobile app that helps identify potholes by recording "bump" data, providing the City with real-time information to help improve roads.

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    City of Boston: Engaging Citizens Through Maps & Apps

    City of Boston leaders demonstrate how maps are being used to engage citizens and support mobile applications. 

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    Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics and Code for America Partner To Build Nation's First Backpack Apps

    Code for America and the City will design for the next school year a suite of web and mobile phone applications stimulating the academic curiosity of students while making it easier for parents and educators to connect students with youth opportunities.
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    Citizens Connect App

    The Citizens Connect App helps residents and visitors to make Boston neighborhoods even better by reporting problems, such as potholes, to City government.

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  • City of Boston Mobile Site (75)

    Mayor Menino Launches City Website Designed for Mobile Devices

    "As more people use mobile devices to access news and information, having a mobile site for the City of Boston is essential to providing services to our citizens," said Mayor Menino. "This is again further proof of our constant push for innovation and use of modern technology."

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