Douglas County quickly inventories curb ramps
Artificial intelligence
County GIS staff use geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) capabilities to extract ADA-compliant curb ramps from aerial imagery.
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Prioritizing roadway safety improvements
GIS analysis helped Louisville, Kentucky, earn a $21 million implementation grant to complete safety improvement projects.
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Minneapolis tracks snowplow activity in real time
Field operations
To keep the city’s parks open in the winter, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board uses GIS to track snowplows and automate work orders. -
Dashboards revolutionize street maintenance
Pavement management
With ArcGIS Dashboards, officials and residents in Cary, North Carolina, can track road improvements and see real-time street conditions. -
Sioux Falls extends capabilities with GIS
Digital twin
The city’s Division of Civic Analytics and the Public Works Department map city data in 3D to gain a new perspective above and below ground. -
Tacoma: Applying a geospatial approach to equity
Equity
The Washington city’s equity plan relies on geographic characteristics to improve livability, accessibility, and opportunity for residents. -
Actionable data intelligence for storm response
Resiliency
City staff in Norfolk, Virginia, use GIS to access hyperlocal, real-time data and proactively respond to climate-related emergencies.
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Parks management
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Solving what keeps leaders up at night
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