ATLytiCS Data for Hope 2021: Affordable Housing in Atlanta – June 19-26

Challenge: A data exploration of affordable housing in Atlanta. Use your skills to develop actionable insights toward social good.
Dates: June 19 – 26
Where: Virtual
Team size: Teams must fall in the range of 2-4 members
Submission: Work products and 10-minute video
 Prizes:
  • 1st Place $3,000
  • 2nd Place $2,000

 

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We will use GroupMe to communicate and suggest that at least one member of the team (all are welcome!) join to keep up on communications and questions leading up to and during the hackathon.

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Lack of affordable housing is the problem. Let’s be part of the solution.

“As our population and economy have continued to grow, housing prices and rents have also risen, creating challenges for many of our residents. Indeed, across the nation, housing affordability is among the most difficult challenges facing cities today. Atlanta is no exception to this trend. One of my top priorities as Mayor is ensuring that Atlanta is affordable for all who desire to call our city home and especially for long-time residents.”
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Why Participate?

  • Use your data superpowers for good!
  • An excellent way to help the community and use your skills for a good cause
  • Team Building
  • Learn about affordable housing, the challenges, and impacts to our community
  • Explore data insights that lead to positive action
  • Gain real experience in data science or apply your professional skills to a new area
  • Connect with industry leaders and hiring managers
Register for the hackathon here

Rules

  • All work must be original.
  • All submission deadlines must be met.
  • Data can be augmented only by open sources and must be cited.
  • Teams may have 2 to 4 members.
  • Members may not change after the start of the hackathon.
  • Teams may not collaborate with other teams.
  • Entry submission will include:
    • Source code
    • Slide deck
    • Video presentation. Videos must be saved to YouTube as unlisted and viewable by anyone with the link.
  • Paid consulting, advice, suggestions, coaching or other support are not allowed.
  • Teams may be disqualified by the competition administrators for unsportsmanlike conduct, ethical concerns or other reasons.
  • Winning prize money will be distributed equally to each team member.
  • The registration form collects the required information, including the names of the team members.
  • Got questions? Email [email protected]