This project has been put to rest.
https://github.com/openplans/openblock
OpenBlock
OpenBlock is a web application and RESTful service that allows users to browse and search their local area for "hyper-local news
Since 2009
Open source: Yes
"EveryBlock was developed by OpenPlans, a non-profit organization working with public agencies to develop software initiatives and technology strategies that make cities work better. " OpenBlock began life as the open-source code released by Everyblock.com in June 2009. Originally created by Adrian Holovaty and the Everyblock team, it was further developed as an open-source (GPL) project by OpenPlans from 2010-2011. Funding for the initial creation of Everyblock and OpenPlans' work on the development of OpenBlock was provided by the Knight Foundation ().
If shutdown, what happened?
Stagnant or on pause
Resources
- Founded
- 2009
- Language(s)
- English
- Tech stack
- BuiltWith report →
- Categories
- Graveyard, Hyperlocal news and citizen media, Media, The Tech
- Added
- 2021-06-22
- Last modified
- 2026-01-02T15:05:53.000Z
Additional details
- Number of integrations
- 0