OpenCity – Urban Data Portal is a civic tech initiative designed to provide open access to comprehensive urban data, enabling evidence-based decision-making for city planning, governance, and development. Launched in 2017, OpenCity consolidates diverse datasets on urban infrastructure, demographics, transportation, public services, and housing, making this information accessible to planners, policymakers, researchers, and the general public.
A programme of the Oorvani Foundation, in collaboration with DataMeet, OpenCity aims to level the playing field by ensuring public domain data is discoverable, shareable, and easily understandable. By fostering transparency and encouraging citizen engagement, the platform allows stakeholders to analyze urban trends, evaluate policies, and develop data-driven solutions for better governance. This initiative is designed to help cities become more efficient and responsive to the evolving needs of urban populations, empowering civic groups and citizens to collaborate in solving urban challenges.