CivicTechWR Hacknight

CivicTechWR is a community group that brings together people from different sectors and backgrounds to actively solve civic challenges in our local community using design and technology.

People of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to participate! We meet every Wednesday from 6pm - 8pm at Builders Club.

Agenda

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Doors open - grab some food, say hi to everyone, get settled in.

6:00 – 6:15 PM: Introductions and announcements

6:15 - 6:30 PM: Project overviews

6:30 – 7:45 PM: Breakout groups for project work

7:45 – 8:00 PM: Recap and wrap up

8:00 PM - late: Optional post-hacknight hangout

Current projects

We are working on the following projects this season:

Eviction Prevention - Improving the Social Development Centre's case management system for tenants at risk of eviction

Accessible Housing Bridge - Helping tenants find accessible units

LoMo - Mutual aid app for grassroots communities

Waterloo Region Votes - Candidate information website for the upcoming municipal election

Do you have more questions?

Feel free to reach out by email at civictechwr@gmail.com or join us on Slack via this invite link.