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Prioritizing the protection of “America’s Amazon”

Esri Blog—More than 140 experts used mapping to agree on top conservation priorities in Alabama, one of the most biodiverse states east of the Mississippi River. Read more.

• Jack Dangermond on innovating meaningful solutions
• Finding the right data faster for smarter construction
• Italy reimagines its railway network to reconnect communities
• Treating trees as critical infrastructure
• Australia maps protected areas
• Three hurdles to overcome when building digital twins
• Watch temperatures take a plunge

• Highlighting GIS uses for good

Jack Dangermond on innovating meaningful solutions

Mission by Design podcast by Microsoft—“It brings great meaning to life when you can actually create something out of nothing. You can see what’s needed and wanted and do something important,” Dangermond said, reflecting on purpose-driven work, partnerships, and AI. Watch now.

Finding the right data faster for smarter construction

Construction Executive—How do stadium owners, subway engineers, and flood-control planners work faster? By bringing all of their asset data into a single, shared, real-time view. Read more.

Italy reimagines its railway network to reconnect communities

Forbes—Italian planners have a clearer picture of how people travel and what they need, helping guide plans to renovate 600 stations and build dozens more. Read more.

Treating trees as critical infrastructure

Esri Blog—Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, can reach 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Now the city plans to invest $6 million in shade and heat relief by planting 5,000 trees where they are needed most. Read more.

Australia maps protected areas

Spatial Source—New national maps show where Australia is making progress—and where gaps remain—in protecting 30 percent of its land and water by 2030. Read more.

Three hurdles to overcome when building digital twins

Geo Week News—Government leaders at all levels need to better understand what data they already have, know what they want to achieve, and ensure that teams have the skills to sustain a digital twin. Read more.

Watch temperatures take a plunge

Maps.com—An animated video shows how a cold air mass swept across the US, using a model from NASA to visualize late January's deep freeze. Read more.

Highlighting GIS uses for good

Bay Park Data Solutions—See how one organization is using mapping to guide real-world change—from peace-building projects to clean water access and improved literacy. Read more.

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