Metadata is 'data about data'.
Imagine you have a puzzle with lots of different pieces. Now, think of Flint, Michigan, like a giant puzzle. Like individual pieces of a puzzle, there are many things happening in Flint that can be documented: schools, parks, hospitals, and interesting places where people work together.
The Flint Metadata Project is like a group of detectives or explorers. We want to know everything about each piece of the puzzle—every school, every park, and every place where people do everyday things. To do this we use tools like: interviews, surveys, and public records. These tools help us gather important information, like the names of places, what they do, and when they started.
Once we collect this information, we put it in a special place, kind of like a giant digital scrapbook. This scrapbook has organized details about each part of Flint, documenting it for future generations.
Now, why do we do this? Well, it's like having a treasure map. With all this information, people can learn more about Flint, figure out what they need, and work together to make Flint even better! So, the Flint Metadata Project is like a friendly team of puzzle solvers, helping everyone see the big picture of how amazing Flint is and how it can grow and shine even more!
Why do we do this?
Well, it's like having a treasure map. With all this information, people can learn more about Flint, figure out what they need, and work together to make Flint even better! So, the Flint Metadata Project is like a friendly team of puzzle solvers, helping everyone see the big picture of how amazing Flint is and how it can grow and shine even more!
By fostering collaboration and transparency, we aspire to create a valuable resource that catalyzes informed decision-making, supports local initiatives, and strengthens the bonds that define Flint!