This document discusses integrating the open data platform Socrata with Drupal to make open data more accessible to the public. It describes Socrata as a cloud-based data repository that can store and visualize large datasets, interface with data from any platform, and securely manage private and public data. The document outlines several Drupal modules being developed to export dataset definitions to Socrata, integrate Socrata data visualizations into Views, and embed Socrata widgets inline with content. It suggests the integration could facilitate centralized dataset management in Drupal and abstract the complexity of interacting with Socrata's APIs for non-technical users.