Better Reykjavík
Better Reykjavik became a major success during local elections in Iceland where almost 10% of the voters took part, 43% visited and hundreds of ideas were created.
Better Reykjavík 2010
- Betri Reykjavík opened a week before the municipial elections in Reykjavik, independently of the political parties
- All campaigns received their own area on the website, the Best party used it extensively in their campaign and won the elections
- It was used in the majority talks to call out for voters ideas
- Betri Reykjavik (Better Reykjavik) was a major success during elections in Iceland where almost 10% of the voters created over a 1000 priorities and 43% visited the website.
- Over 5000 user, hundreds of ideas and much activity from citizens
Better Reykjavík 2011
- A new visual design and better interface in collaboration with the city of Reykjavik
- Connection with the Reykjavik administration, top ideas are processed by the administration
- Simple and convenient translation for all language. Now available in English, French, Icelandic and German
- Google Translation available for content
- Connects the citizens to the rulers and gives the voters a direct influence on decisionmaking
Better Reykjavík future
- Not a trial project but here to stay
- Direct electronic connection to the city administration
- Electronic surveys and elections for the city, quarters and even specific streets
- Direct influence of the citizens will be a matter of protocol
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