Transform Communities Using Geospatial Solutions
To advocate for healthy, safe and vibrant communities, the Institute for Public Strategies created a five-prong strategy, all of which use GIS to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
Posts Tagged: GIS
Public Works Pioneers a Drones-as-a-Service Program for Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon’s drones-as-a-service program supports multiple city departments, enhancing operations through high-resolution imagery.
How Carlsbad, California Attracts New Businesses
Carlsbad, California’s approach to economic storytelling, based on geospatial data, is a blueprint for how local governments can use the tools they already have to build the communities they envision.
The Role of GIS in Public Health
GIS and public health go hand-in-hand in creating healthy and safe communities. Public health professionals can use a number of basic GIS tools to enhance their work.
The Enterprise Tech Driving Nashville’s Historic Growth
Nashville, TN, is growing fast, and that’s led to transformative projects. Here’s how a GIS system helps it stay ahead of change.
Where Data Makes a Difference, Pt. 2
Government agencies are using data to assist with workforce management, performance measurement, and resource planning. Here are the details.
Portland’s Compassionate Approach to Homelessness Using Mobile Mapping
Portland used a mobile GIS solution to address homelessness while providing information to the community via online dashboards.
Maps Guide Life-Saving Opioid Interventions in Kansas
In Kansas, the Overdose Response Strategy team leveraged GIS to combat the substance misuse health crisis.
Raleigh Modernizes Local Government With Geospatial Technology
Mapping and data analysis help Raleigh, NC, respond to emergencies and plan for the future. Learn how geographic information systems can improve city services.
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.