Posts By Christopher Thomas

How Riverside County Is Revolutionizing Human Services Strategy With GIS Technology

It’s a formidable challenge. Deliver human services to nearly 2.5 million people across the 7,000-square-mile expanse of Riverside County, California — and do it effectively and efficiently.  From bustling urban centers to remote desert locales, the county’s needs are as varied as its geography. To meet those diverse needs, county officials recently adopted an integratedRead… Read more »

Tucson’s Innovative Approach to Achieving Equity Through Data Visualization

Initiating an equity strategy in Tucson would require cross-departmental collaboration and deep public engagement. The new chief equity officer had to make a nuanced and complicated topic — equity — approachable and easy to understand. By establishing an authoritative source of data, the Office of Equity created a strategic way to understand vulnerable communities.

Using AI and Geospatial Technology to Inventory ADA Curb Ramps in Douglas County, Nebraska

Douglas County, Nebraska, used artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information systems (GIS) to save time and money in its inventory of ADA curb ramps.

Maryland County Shapes Growth Strategy with GIS-enabled Digital Twin

In Maryland’s most densely populated municipality, government planners are using geographic information system (GIS) technology, including interactive 3D models, to design innovative housing and land development projects.