This document aims to map out a form that we could submit to municipal and local non-profit stakeholders to gather an understanding of problems or issues and possible solutions we could champion at Code for DC.
This form is a way for Code for DC to gather an understanding of the problems or issues in the community. Do not feel pressured to answer all of them, but please give as much detail as possible.
Questions:
Describe the problem. Potential problems can pertain to any aspect of the District’s government and nonprofit systems. Please see CodeForDC.org for examples of previous issues addressed by Code for DC volunteers.
Who has ownership, oversight, or influence over the problem? Individuals, organizations, departments, etc.
Which populations are impacted by the problem? Does this problem differentially impact specific populations?
How long has the problem been going on?
Have there been attempts to solve/fix the problem, and if so, why were they unsuccessful?
Describe both technical (app, website, data analysis) and non-technical potential solution(s)