A few ways to use OpenPublica

Put the public record to work.

Research a project, report a story or explore a local issue.

Project research

Construction & development

Find project discussions and the concerns behind them.

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Local journalism

Follow a reporting question back to its meeting sources.

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Community advocacy & residents

Turn a neighborhood concern into an informed follow-up.

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Public affairs & policy research

Compare policy arguments with their local context.

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Environmental & land-use research

Trace environmental concerns through the meeting record.

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Local business owners

Find the context behind corridor and district changes.

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Search covered meeting records by keyword, city, date and meeting body.

Browse public meetings

Coverage and transcripts vary. Verify findings against recordings and official records.