Ben Wellington: How we found the worst place to park in New York City -- using big data

The video discusses the infrastructure of New York City, highlighting the importance of open data legislation introduced by Mayor Bloomberg. It explores how data from city agencies, such as taxi GPS data and cyclist accident reports, can be used to answer questions about city life. The video emphasizes the need for better data accessibility and standardization, showcasing examples like waterway pollution and parking ticket data. It concludes by highlighting the role of citizens and meetups in utilizing open data to improve the city.

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