City of Zurich: People have their say online
The residents of Zurich are to be given a greater say: This is the goal of two online projects that the city is continuing to pursue. In addition, schoolchildren are helping interested older adults become familiar with cell phones and the Internet.
The city of Zurich has selected three IT and communication projects that it wants to pursue further from an ideas competition and an industry workshop, as announced by the Organization and Information Technology Zurich (OIZ) on Friday, according to SDA. They are called "CompiSternli-Stadt", "Fix my Zürich" and "eParticipation of the population".
To "CompiSternli" Volunteer 10 to 14-year-old schoolchildren are trained. Their job is to teach interested older people how to use cell phones and computers. This involves basic functions such as writing text messages and e-mails, surfing the Internet and the like.
A hole in the road surface? A broken ticket machine at the streetcar stop? A spray-painted underpass? On the online portal "Fix my Zurich" residents can point out damage and defects in the city's infrastructure directly. Suggestions on how something could be improved here or there are also welcome.
The third selected project is called "eParticipation of the population". Zurich residents should continue to be able to contribute ideas to eZürich. However, they should also be able to follow online how the projects are implemented and have the opportunity to express their opinions and participate in decision-making.
