The document discusses several civic technology projects started by Code for America brigades in various cities across the United States and around the world. These projects include Street Bump, which uses phone sensors to identify potholes; Pair Programming, a tutoring program; Textizen, a website to make government data more accessible; and projects focused on open data, public art, and non-emergency services. The document highlights how Code for America aims to foster collaboration between technologists and local governments to build digital tools that solve problems and make cities run better.