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Ranked by overall score (1-10), the average of Audience appeal, Effort (lower is better, flipped), Originality.

  1. The 48-Hour Road Closure Alert

    7.7

    Map affected blocks and list detours before commuters leave home.

    Audience appeal 9/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Detour in 60 Seconds

      7.0

      A route-by-route animated map lets drivers spot the quickest alternate street before traffic builds.

      Audience appeal 8/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
    • Can Fire Trucks Get Through?

      6.3

      A timed field test reveals whether parked cars or narrow turns block emergency access during construction.

      Audience appeal 7/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Originality 9/10
    • The Shopfronts Behind the Barricades

      6.3

      A photo-led directory names open businesses and their walking entrances, directing customers around the work zone.

      Audience appeal 6/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
  2. Your Weekend, By Bus

    7.0

    Build a sample Saturday itinerary using real routes, fares, and transfer times.

    Audience appeal 7/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Saturday, Under $10

      6.7

      Compare day-pass and single-ride fares against a timed itinerary to reveal the cheapest route.

      Audience appeal 8/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • The 12-Minute Transfer Test

      6.3

      Time a real connection at the busiest interchange and flag which missed bus breaks the schedule.

      Audience appeal 7/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Originality 9/10
    • Rainy-Day Bus Loop

      6.3

      Map a covered Saturday circuit linking the library, market, and indoor recreation before the forecast turns.

      Audience appeal 6/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
  3. Who Pays for the New Park?

    6.7

    Break down the project budget by funding source and show what residents can weigh in on.

    Audience appeal 8/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • The Grant Deadline Residents Can Change

      7.7

      Map the next public-comment date against the grant calendar so readers know when input can still shift spending.

      Audience appeal 8/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Originality 7/10
    • Follow One Park Dollar

      7.0

      Trace a $100 property-tax bill through design, construction, and maintenance to reveal the funding chain.

      Audience appeal 7/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Originality 8/10
    • Who Pays After Opening Day?

      5.0

      Compare annual mowing, lighting, and repairs costs with the city’s proposed operating budget before the vote.

      Audience appeal 6/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Originality 6/10
  4. One Block, Three Generations

    6.7

    Pair neighbors of different ages to reveal how the same street has changed.

    Audience appeal 6/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Originality 9/10
  5. The Mystery of the Missing Benches

    6.0

    Trace one public-space complaint from resident report to city department response.

    Audience appeal 5/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Originality 10/10

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