Building a Smarter Community (EPUB) von Christopher Thomas

Discover how GIS and location intelligence support state and local government decisions and civic inclusion in Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government.

Introduction

How to use this book

PART 1: PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN

• Showing the community what is possible: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• Understanding the impacts of new development: Seattle, Washington
• Using Green infrastructure to fuel smarter growth Name: Richland County, South Carolina
• Uncovering the visual patterns of affordable housing: Honolulu, Hawaii

Getting started with GIS

PART 2: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Prioritizing repairs on roadways with GIS: District of Columbia, United States
• Strengthening data collection workflows: City of Salina, California
• Modernizing wastewater management: Ontwa Township, Michigan
• Improving operations with mobile GIS: City of Santa Barbara, California

Getting started with GIS

PART 3: DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS

• Creating a single, shared source of information: Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
• Improving financial transparency: City of Topeka, Kansas
• Increasing data value with location analytics: City of Sacramento, California
• Meeting the needs of modern citizens: Coral Gables, Florida

Getting started with GIS

PART 4: CIVIC INCLUSION

• Reaching more people with accessible data: City of Johns Creek, Georgia
• Creating an innovative, inclusive city: City of Brampton, Ontario
• Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses: City of San Rafael, California
• Bringing Equity and Social Justice into Focus: King County, Washington

Getting started with GIS

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