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In waze we trust: algorithmic governance of the public sphere
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Abstract
This article explores the current "place" of e-government in realizing public value in the context of what seems to be an emerging platform urbanism. It highlights a complex platform-based urban ecosystem encompassing private and public organisations and citizens. This "mainstreaming" of e-governmen... view more
This article explores the current "place" of e-government in realizing public value in the context of what seems to be an emerging platform urbanism. It highlights a complex platform-based urban ecosystem encompassing private and public organisations and citizens. This "mainstreaming" of e-government practices puts demands on cities and governments to reconsider their own role in "city making" so as to achieve meaningful public oversight. The point of departure is the operationalization of this "place" by conceptualizing participation and (multi-sided) platformisation as a framework to draw attention to the dynamic domain of e-governance where shifts can be seen in market structures, infrastructures, and changing forms of governance, and which may challenge the public interest. This is illustrated by an exploration of the social traffic and navigation application Waze.... view less
Keywords
zone; communication; organizations; value; the public; operationalization; socially integrative city; urbanization; governance; public transportation; town; participation; conception; digital media; ecology
Classification
Interpersonal Communication
Sociology of Settlements and Housing, Urban Sociology
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Organizational Sociology
Free Keywords
Waze; Navigation; e-governance
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 153-162
Journal
Media and Communication, 6 (2018) 4
Issue topic
E-government and smart cities: theoretical reflections and case studies
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed