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.
Ginnie Mae used GIS-based analysis to find new opportunities for lenders and investors to make loans available to underrepresented borrowers.
Evidence-based policy can help state and local agencies identify and mitigate systemic harms to better serve their communities.
Douglas County, Nebraska, used artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information systems (GIS) to save time and money in its inventory of ADA curb ramps.
Mapping and data analysis help Raleigh, NC, respond to emergencies and plan for the future. Learn how geographic information systems can improve city services.
Tacoma adopted an Equity Index map to guide decisions on everything from small business loans to utility upgrades. Here’s how it works.
Solving today’s government worker shortage is a battle that calls for fresh thinking and bold solutions. Here are some that work.
Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation employed maps and dashboards to add transparency to the distribution of economic stimulus funds.
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.
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.