ITS News

In the next few days, a randomized sample of 6500 Bloomington households will be receiving a survey from the City of Bloomington to assess how residents use internet services. 

The City of Bloomington has updated its digital service known as “myBloomington,” available at bloomington.in.gov/mybloomington, which offers City residents the opportunity to obtain information based on their street address.

As part of the City of Bloomington’s Bicentennial observance, the Information & Technology Services Department (ITS) has produced a history of the city’s emergence over the course of 200 years as a global leader in the field of information technology.

Now in its 18th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance cybersecurity, improve transparency, and facilitate access to public data and interaction with municipal services.

The award also acknowledged the degree to which the site shares features and design patterns with strong municipal sites around the country and the world.

he competition was a part of this year's Combine technology and entrepreneurship conference in April.

Challenge participants will help refresh the City of Bloomington’s web-based issue reporting tool, and have a chance to win up to $1,000 in prize money courtesy of the City’s Innovation Fund.

The City of Bloomington is set to move to an updated and improved version of its website.