Case Study: City of Saint Paul makes budgeting more accessible with Software for Good

City of Saint Paul launches inclusive Budget Game in one summer with Software for Good

The City of Saint Paul faced the challenge of making its budget planning process accessible and understandable for all community members, especially after COVID-19 halted in-person engagement events. They partnered with Software for Good to translate their in-person Budget Game into an online, self-directed experience using the vendor's human-centered design and development services.

Software for Good's solution involved creating a web-based game that allows solo play, integrates data visualization, and features auto-translation for inclusivity. The result was a successfully presented digital tool that impressed city officials, including the mayor. The City of Saint Paul's Digital Services team subsequently took over the project to roll it out to the public, enabling broader community participation in budget planning.

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