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 used GIS technology to improve transparency with the community about property value assessments, increasing government revenue
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.
A rural Pennsylvania community expanded broadband internet services using GIS.
Charlotte, North Carolina’s public water and wastewater department created an intelligent utility system with GIS technology.
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.
San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health used GIS technology to adapt to new challenges and better serve the community.
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.
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.
Residents in Ontario, California, are poised to be among the first in the U.S. to experience a citywide drone delivery program.