What is the Flint Metadata Project?

"At the Flint Metadata Project, our mission is to leverage the power of wikidata.org to systematically collect, enhance, and disseminate metadata about entities within the city of Flint, Michigan. We are dedicated to building a comprehensive and dynamic knowledge base that captures the diverse facets of Flint's community, businesses, institutions, and landmarks through collaborative efforts and open data principles.

Our primary objective is to contribute valuable insights to the global wikidata.org community while prioritizing the specific needs and nuances of Flint, MI entities. By harnessing the collaborative spirit of wikidata.org, we aim to create a localized and accessible repository of information that promotes transparency, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making within Flint.

Through ongoing collaboration with local contributors, organizations, and residents, we strive to maintain an accurate, up-to-date, and inclusive dataset that reflects the evolving nature of Flint's entities. The Flint Metadata Project envisions a future where the collective knowledge of wikidata.org serves as a catalyst for empowering Flint's community, fostering connections, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the city's unique identity within the global context."