Urban Planning
GIS can help planners visualize an area’s current and historic conditions to draw comparisons between the anticipated results of proposed development plans, identify opportunities for improved resource use, or where to build new infrastructure and future growth.
Community Mapping
The GIS (Geographic Information System) is used as a powerful tool to visually represent and analyze a community's assets, needs, and issues by layering different types of data onto a map, allowing for identification of patterns, disparities, and areas requiring focused attention, ultimately aiding in informed decision-making and community development initiatives.
StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool that allows planners to combine maps and other content to share dynamic presentations and briefings, deliver public information, and support advocacy and outreach. StoryMaps can be used to create interactive stories using geographic information system (GIS) data, multimedia, and content to create awareness, inspire, and circulate it across social platforms.
Resource Management
Planners utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to visually represent and analyze spatial data related to natural resources, for monitoring, planning, decision-making and management of water sources, wildlife habitats, and land use.