How One County Found and Fixed Dangerous Sidewalk Gaps

Manatee County, Florida, used GIS to turn scattered sidewalk data into a shared inventory and planning system, helping prioritize improvement projects.

Moorhead, Minnesota Modernized Its Fleet Maintenance With Data‑Driven Organization and Real‑Time Visibility

Information silos and disconnected workflows made it difficult for teams to identify needs, coordinate repairs, and manage key administrative workflows.

Redrawn: How Baltimore Police Department Used Data to Rethink Territory and Officer Workloads

Using geolocation data, the Baltimore Police Department has transformed how it anticipates, responds to, and prevents crime — by providing integrated, spatial, timely data.

When “Full Coverage” Isn’t Full: Why Rancho Mirage Is Mapping Wireless Gaps

Rancho Mirage uses GIS to uncover wireless coverage gaps. The city’s maps of cellular performance helped residents understand service quality, guide infrastructure planning, and accelerate collaboration with wireless carriers to expand reliable connectivity across a fast-growing desert resort community.

When Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee, AI Maps the Damage in Days, Not Months

Tallahassee – Leon County, Florida, punches above its weight by turning an experiment into a nationally recognized model for municipal AI innovation.

Houston, Texas: A Study in Modernizing Public Works with GIS

Using GIS along with AI technology, Houston has successfully digitally transformed its public works system for infrastructure management.

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.

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.

Using Data to Improve Outcomes

Agencies are using data to boost outcomes. Learn how St. Petersburg, Florida’s police department used data mapping to help fight crime.

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.