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.
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Communities Can Find Climate Data, Funding Sources in New White House Portal
At the center of the new Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation portal is a tool that features data relevant to making decisions and projections about climate conditions that can be searched by address to help communities adapt.
Mapping Health Equity
San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health used GIS technology to adapt to new challenges and better serve the community.
Reno, Nevada Leads with GIS to Meet Growing Population and Business Needs
When the city of Reno launched initiatives to expand its economy and offset pandemic-related tourism declines, it relied on new technology: geographic information systems (GIS). Here’s what GIS do — and what lessons Reno has to share.
Solar Energy Infrastructure Development Using America’s Existing Rights-of-Way
In Atlanta, one nonprofit is using geographic tools help locate and analyze often overlooked land within and alongside highways as sites for solar panel arrays.
How a Southern California City Became Drone-Ready with Geospatial Technology
Residents in Ontario, California, are poised to be among the first in the U.S. to experience a citywide drone delivery program.
Seattle Confronts Housing Challenges with a Web-Based Geographic Approach
Seattle implemented a unique strategy to expand housing choices—relying on a new, interactive mapping website to guide consumers.
Montana Maps Infrastructure Spending to Ensure Equity
Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation employed maps and dashboards to add transparency to the distribution of economic stimulus funds.
Vaccine Distribution: Lessons Learned for Future Public Health Response
Maricopa County needed to identify the most vulnerable areas in the county and promote optimal vaccination sites to the public.
How 1 California City Takes a Geographic Approach to Tackling Homelessness
The city of Modesto, California used mobile apps powered by geospatial technology to identify homeless populations and improve outreach and services.