Arfon Smith arfon

• What would go in to a 'Linux of cities'
• Idea of a 'code swap' between different cities, where they commit to try out each other's stuff.

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• Note: OSPOs @ the city level often have a 'signature' piece of code they can contribute.

• Possibly give out awards aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals?

• What is the role of an OSPO for this? One answer: They're the gateway to resources (e.g., financial and human).

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