PushpinWeb provides a platform for public data to thrive.  Developers and everyday citizens can not only explore detailed data about any location in New York City, but can also use Processing-driven visualizations to power high-level understanding.

Any data sources coming out of a bureaucracy are doomed to over-complexity and proprietary formats.  PushpinWeb wraps data in an easy-to-explore Web interface and simple JSON API.  We remove the tiresome task of writing a custom parser from over 60 datasets.  The RESTful JSON API provides geocoding and filters so developers can stop getting mired in low-level formats, and start building applications.

But providing better developer tools is only our first goal.  Business analysts on Wall Street and concerned citizens on Main Street both want a better tool for high level analysis.  PushpinWeb builds upon the powerful capabilities of Processing to allow for the rapid creation of visualizations and analytics.

Open data is our starting point, but lending agility and insight to large datasets is our core skill.  We're working hard to cook up a commercial strategy that combines private data with the wealth of public data to discover meaningful correlations and intelligence.  We're looking to create a sustainable business providing better tools for public and private uses.