Last month, the city of Modesto launched City View, which it calls an online “open data” platform for residents, businesses and community organizations. The first phase of the site focuses on Measure H spending.
A news release marketed the website as an “easy to use and visually appealing” interface that “shares data in an accessible and understandable way.”
As of early March, City View’s database had 155 entries that include documents, charts, datasets, maps and what are called “story pages” — select information that spotlights the accomplishments of various city departments…