How GIS Helps Plan Parks
How GIS Helps Plan ParksClement LauTue, 07/21/2020 - 11:00Primary ImageThis pandemic has put a spotlight on parks and our need for them for our health and well-being. It has also made clear that not...
View ArticleGrowing Use of Trails Highlights the Work of Trail Planners
Growing Use of Trails Highlights the Work of Trail PlannersClement LauTue, 07/28/2020 - 10:00Primary ImageIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, trails have become very popular as more and more people...
View ArticleHow the National Park Service Uses GIS
How the National Park Service Uses GISClement LauTue, 07/13/2021 - 11:00Primary ImageIf you love national parks and maps, you will probably be interested in a new book published by Esri, which is...
View ArticleCharleston Launches Affordable Housing Dashboard
Charleston Launches Affordable Housing DashboardDiana IonescuSun, 04/24/2022 - 05:00Primary ImageA new dashboard from the city of Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) lets...
View ArticleWhat Is GIS?
What Is GIS?Diana IonescuSun, 07/31/2022 - 11:00An important part of any planner’s toolkit, a Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system for creating, managing, and analyzing data using spatial...
View ArticleThe Growing Importance of Location Intelligence
The Growing Importance of Location IntelligenceClement LauMon, 04/24/2023 - 08:00Primary ImageLocation intelligence is the process of deriving meaningful insights from geospatial data to solve specific...
View ArticleMap Identifies DeKalb County Brownfield Sites
Map Identifies DeKalb County Brownfield SitesDiana IonescuWed, 07/12/2023 - 10:00Primary ImageA new GIS tool will help developers in DeKalb County identify “blighted or underused sites” in the region,...
View ArticleNational Zoning Atlas Makes Headway
National Zoning Atlas Makes HeadwayDiana IonescuMon, 07/17/2023 - 10:00Primary ImagePrimary Image CaptionNew Hampshire zoning map from the National Zoning Atlas.An article in PD&R Edge highlights...
View ArticleUsing GIS to Advance Park Equity and Prioritize Restoration of Degraded Lands
Using GIS to Advance Park Equity and Prioritize Restoration of Degraded LandsClement LauSun, 09/03/2023 - 11:00Primary ImageIn December 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the...
View ArticleHarnessing Data for Community Development
Harnessing Data for Community DevelopmentDevin PartidaWed, 09/20/2023 - 06:00Primary Image CaptionMedellín's cable cars are one example of a data-driven civic intervention.Using data and insights...
View ArticleNew Book Highlights How GIS Improves Outcomes
New Book Highlights How GIS Improves OutcomesClement LauTue, 02/20/2024 - 06:00Primary ImagePublished by Esri Press, Mapping the Nation: Creating the World We Want to See highlights how geography and a...
View ArticleBuilding Healthier Communities: The Role of GIS in Park Planning
Building Healthier Communities: The Role of GIS in Park PlanningClement LauMon, 08/19/2024 - 08:00Primary ImageIn today's urban environments, parks play a crucial role in enhancing physical, mental,...
View ArticleNew Book Shows How Geographic Technology Tackles Global Challenges
New Book Shows How Geographic Technology Tackles Global ChallengesClement LauSun, 09/15/2024 - 05:00Primary ImageIn The Power of Where, Jack Dangermond, cofounder of Esri, explores the transformative...
View ArticleHarnessing GIS and Fire for Longleaf Pine Conservation
Harnessing GIS and Fire for Longleaf Pine ConservationClement LauWed, 10/23/2024 - 06:00Primary ImagePrimary Image CaptionLongleaf pine prairie in the Savage Christmas Creek Preserve near Orlando,...
View ArticleFighting Forest Pests With AI: A Hemlock Success Story
Fighting Forest Pests With AI: A Hemlock Success StoryClement LauTue, 01/21/2025 - 05:00Primary ImageFairfax County, Virginia, faced a significant challenge with the hemlock woolly adelgid, a pest...
View ArticleExplore US Demographics With the New ACS Atlas Collection
Explore US Demographics With the New ACS Atlas CollectionClement LauThu, 02/27/2025 - 05:00Primary ImageEsri's ArcGIS Living Atlas team has unveiled the American Community Survey (ACS) Atlas...
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