Tacoma Leaders Map Disparities to Create a More Equitable Future for the City
Tacoma adopted an Equity Index map to guide decisions on everything from small business loans to utility upgrades. Here’s how it works.
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Mapping Assists Thousands Counting LA County’s Homeless Population
A modern approach to data collection, powered by geographic information system technology, helped Los Angeles County better track its homeless population.
The Digital Twin Guiding America’s Safest City
Geographic information system (GIS) technology is an invaluable tool for state and local traffic and emergency management.
Maps Fuel Funding for Equitable Traffic Safety in Louisville
Maps and GIS analysis helped transportation planners and engineers in Louisville prioritize roadway safety improvement projects by identifying high-risk corridors and vulnerabilities in communities.
How Governments Site New EV Charging Stations to Speed Adoption and Assure Equity
Using location intelligence, policymakers can see where current electric vehicle (EV) owners live, where charging stations currently exist and where to locate more chargers to promote EV growth.
LA Fills Broadband Equity Gaps Using Maps of People and Places
As part of a multi-year internet expansion plan, Los Angeles County used geographic information system (GIS) technology to identify communities in need of better internet access. The maps showed a stark and urgent need to address racial and economic disparities.
Tippecanoe County, Indiana Improved Transparency and Increased Revenue with Mapping Technology
Tippecanoe County, Indiana used GIS technology to improve transparency with the community about property value assessments, increasing government revenue
Inspired by the EV Boom, Illinois Town Embraces Sustainability
Leaders for the town of Normal, Illinois are finding power in maps and dashboards to track planned infrastructure projects and share transparently with the public where and how community spending is applied.
Potter County, PA Used Maps and Data to Bridge the Digital Divide
A rural Pennsylvania community expanded broadband internet services using GIS.
How Charlotte’s Geographic Approach Improved Public Services
Charlotte, North Carolina’s public water and wastewater department created an intelligent utility system with GIS technology.