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by 6cxs2hd6 4469 days ago
Although that doesn't seem to be the same thing as a "realtime" dashboard, that is an amazingly well-done site.

20 years ago it had the not-entirely-undeserved nickname Slummerville. It's remarkable how much it's changed.

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The city site isn't bad either - http://www.somervillema.gov/

Yeah, 20 years ago I wouldn't have considered a move here. Been here since August last year and we really love it. The city "works" with effective city services (call 311 for anything) an open planning process, social media communication channels, and a coherent vision for future development. If the city has a major challenge right now it's gentrification. The city has become almost too popular - and the influx has been driving up housing costs dramatically. The typical home purchase is a brutal bidding war. But for those of us already here, it's great.