Profile: Ben Berkowitz

Sean,

Have you seen http://www.SeeClickFix.com?

It was launched last March and has gotten a little use Oakland.

You can embed our map in the Tribune and allow users to report issues like potholes publicly. Users can add photos, comments or click I want this issue fixed too. When an issue is resolved anyone can close it.

As well you can create a watch area for the city where they receive emails when issues are reported. (A totally free tool for the city and citizens)

Shoot me an email: ben@seeclickfix.com to discuss more or if you want to just create a widget for the site:

http://www.seeclickfix.com/widget

SeeClickFix is currently embedded in Boston.com, Philly.com and the NYTimes New Jersey Local sites as well as a number of smaller blogs.