Digital Citizenship Empowered through Hamburg's Software Solutions
In an exciting development, the city of Hamburg has unveiled DIPAS, a groundbreaking software designed to foster digital citizen participation in municipal planning projects. This geodata-based open-source application is now available for download on the Open CoDE platform.
DIPAS offers Hamburg residents an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the city's digital maps, aerial images, plans, 3D models, and geodata of planning projects online. Not only can they access these resources, but they can also comment on them, making their voices heard in the decision-making process.
For more information about DIPAS, visitors are encouraged to explore the official website of the city of Hamburg (hamburg.de). The city, in collaboration with the HafenCity University and other authorities, is actively working to support municipalities in introducing and further developing DIPAS.
The success of DIPAS is evident, with cities such as Munich, Leipzig, and Bremen already adopting the software. In fact, Hamburg Administrative Software has recently won an eGovernment competition, a testament to its effectiveness and potential.
To ensure continuous improvement and expansion, a tool-specific application and development community is being established for DIPAS. This community will allow cities and municipalities to collaborate in its further development. The experiences gained from the implementation partnership of the Masterportal, another software developed in Hamburg, are being utilised to enhance DIPAS.
In addition, the Hamburg Administration is seeking cooperation with AI startups, aiming to leverage advanced technology to further refine DIPAS and other digital services. The city is also setting international standards, as evidenced by the creation of a GovTech Campus.
As DIPAS gains traction, other cities in Germany are getting involved. Essen and Wuppertal, actively advancing their Smart City strategies, are among those collaborating on the further development of DIPAS. Hanau and Hagen, who are implementing related digital systems, also indicate their involvement in smart city initiatives connected to DIPAS development.
The DIPAS navigator provides an overview of the participation processes and makes all current and past processes accessible. This feature ensures transparency and inclusivity, key aspects of digital citizen participation.
In summary, DIPAS represents a significant stride in digital citizen participation, offering a platform for residents to engage directly with municipal planning projects. With its open-source nature, collaborative development community, and potential for integration with AI technology, DIPAS promises to be a game-changer in the realm of eGovernment.
