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Open Government
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:02 AM
Want to help shape the future of transparency at the Region of Durham? Join forces with the Access and Privacy Office to help develop our Open Government Strategy with a focus on Open Information.
Open Government is a worldwide initiative that supports better access to government information to enhance transparency and citizen engagement. It has three main streams of activity:
- Open Data: government data that can be freely used, re-used, and redistributed by anyone.
- Open Information: the routine or...
Minimal Viable CO2 Capture System
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:02 AM
The goal of this project is to see if it is possible to have a scalable carbon capture system that could be implemented Region-wide that uses minimal amount of materials (some barrels, pumps, and recycled materials along with algae and water) and takes advantage of incentives to drive Durham Region to the net zero goal. The problem to be addressed is the capture of the CO2 emissions using minimal tools, and then using the captured CO2 for agricultural purposes.
Host Department: Works
Type of...
Cable Car transit as an environmentally sustainable transit mode of transportation
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:02 AM
Durham Region would like to investigate challenges and general perceptions toward “cable car” as a transit mode in an urban environment.
The investigation would lead to addressing the impediments and to identifying various economic benefits that the cable car system can offer as an environmentally sustainable transit/transportation mode in future.
Host Department: Works
Type of Collaboration: We are open to any type of collaboration
Anticipated Outcome: Identifying key attributes to achieve an...
Investment Attraction Durham Region Virtual Reality Experience
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:01 AM
The Region of Durham would like to create a VR experience as part of the value proposition showcasing the Durham Region as the best place to invest in Ontario/Canada. We would like to develop a business case that demonstrates the feasibility of the VR project, the estimated cost(s) associated with producing it and how the experience will be a value add at the various global trade shows we attend.
The VR experience must showcase the regions' investment value proposition and readiness focusing on...
CRM Data Efficiency
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:01 AM
Durham Region is in need of the creation of a seamless and accessible Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system so that we can optimize CRM system usage; improve the efficiency of inputting/organizing data and data analysis tools and create efficient processes by creating a user-friendly platform in order to drive investment in the Durham Region.
Host Department: Planning and Economic Development
Type of Collaboration: Placement student
Anticipated Outcome: Having automated processes e.g....