MyGilbert App

This is a pretty humorous example of what can be achieved, or encouraged through the development of certain applications. According to App Advice, the town of Gilbert, Arizona is a pleasant covenant controlled community. It is a clean suburban environment with demographics pointing toward an above average household income for its residents. From an outside perspective it seems like a quiet, laid back and very clean community. The residents and town officials take pride in maintaining this image. Gilberts Municipality helps out by enforcing any code violations that could reduce the appearance or quality of living in their town.

The Town of Gilbert takes this responsibility seriously. They have recently turned to their citizens for help in the ongoing crackdown on code violations. They have developed a free application available to residents of Gilbert that enables them to report code violations with the click of a button. This app essentially allows residents to anonymously tattle on their neighbors. Once the app is running, there is a drop down list of violations to choose from, such as “Weeds,” “Swimming Pool-Green,”  “Building W/O a Permit,” or everyone’s favorite, “Barking Dog.” Once the specific violation is found, there is the option to take up to four pictures of the violation as well as the option to record audio. Next, the citizen enters the perpetrators address, and the report is ready to be sent up the chain.

As fun as this seems, it gives a new definition to Nasty Neighbors.  Check out more interesting apps in this months newsletter coming out on the 15th, at TechFarmer.com.