Open cities : the case of Montevideo

Abstract

Focusing on Montevideo city, this study explores the emergence of a nascent environment for open data users and providers, and some key structural elements that allow for it. Cities around the world are releasing datasets about transport, health, public services, geographical information and even rats sightings, yet there is no clear measurement for how the release of datasets will improve lives of city dwellers. As cities go open, a key area for understanding is how this development fits into previous accounts of urban governance and growth. Another significant question is to what extent a city can be ‘smart’ and open at the same time.