What is Showmystreet?
Showmystreet is an open source web application developed by mySociety that enables citizens to report, view, and discuss local issues in their area. Users can pinpoint problems like potholes, broken streetlights, graffiti, rubbish dumping, etc. on an interactive map and submit reports to their local councils.
Some key features of Showmystreet include:
- Intuitive map interface to pinpoint location of issues
- Photo upload so users can provide visual evidence
- Structured report format covering key details
- Automated routing of reports to relevant local authority
- Email notifications when reports are updated
- Discussion forum for community engagement
- Open API for integration with other apps/websites
- Mobile-friendly responsive design
By making it easy for anyone to report local problems, Showmystreet aims to promote civic participation and empower citizens to improve their neighbourhoods. It also provides local councils with structured actionable information to better target resources and enhance community services. Overall, Showmystreet facilitates greater civic engagement between citizens and government for better communities.
Google Maps, Modest Maps, Bing Maps 3D, Apple Maps, TransforMap, Leaflet, Kartaview, TomTom MyDrive, MapCrunch, Random Street View, RepresentMap are some alternatives to Showmystreet.