Esri Globe

A blueprint for bridging broadband connectivity gaps
Forbes: Northern Ireland and Los Angeles County are using maps to support high-speed internet expansion in much the same way that maps guide the physical construction of roads and bridges. Read more.

How Riverside County is revolutionizing human services strategy
GovLoop: To deliver health and human services to about 2.5 million residents, a GIS-powered data hub facilitates seamless information sharing across departments through a single intake form.  Read more.

Arizona city builds an interactive transportation plan
ArcNews: Tucson is expected to grow to about 1.3 million people by 2035, and city officials are getting ahead of the growth by developing a fully digital comprehensive transportation plan. Read more.

The vanishing ground wreaking havoc on people and the planet
Esri Blog: Permafrost is quickly disappearing across the Arctic, causing land to sink and crater. The Permafrost Pathways project is mapping the thaw. Read more..

One week in the life of the Panama Canal
Maps.com: It can take up to 10 hours for a ship to traverse the Panama Canal from one end to the other. An animated video using data from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) PortWatch project and the Panama Canal Authority shows what one average week looks like in the canal.  Watch now and read more.

New GIS-powered tool from NatureServe helps companies monitor biodiversity
WhereNext: The NatureServe Explorer Pro tool, launched in April 2024, arrives as companies are gaining a new awareness of the business risks of nature loss. Read more.

Exploring a home in Pompeii’s ruins using virtual reality and GIS
Phys.org: Ancient Romans valued unobstructed vistas from one’s home, as well as views of decorative interiors looking from the outside in. Using modern technology, researchers have replicated those views for a Pompeii home. Read more.

The map mindset: Why businesses should consider geospatial strategies
Financial Times: As the volume and speed of data become greater, location becomes more vital to getting the most out of data’s value.  Read more.