Open government data intermediaries help make government data more useful for communities to improve the built environment. The researchers studied how these intermediaries work and found that they play a crucial role in turning open data into actionable information. By analyzing the practices of two intermediaries, they identified key functions like technical, civic, representational, and critical data practices. These intermediaries, like 596 Acres and Transparent Chennai, help communities use government data to make positive changes in their surroundings. The study suggests that understanding and supporting these intermediaries can lead to more effective open government data initiatives in the future.