Planning a Polder in the Netherlands
With ArcGIS and CommunityViz design tools, land-use stakeholders work together on new plans, sketching ideas and receiving fast feedback.
ArcNews, Spring 2011
Envisioning Regional Growth
GIS helps planning staff in Erie and Niagara Counties visualize and manage planning and growth policy.
ArcNews, Summer 2011
Akron Housing Authority Streamlines Vacant Land Planning
The City of Akron maintains a GIS-based system that aids city officials in managing vacant land. [PDF]
Government Matters, Summer 2010
Mile High Mapping
The City and County of Denver recently adopted a new citywide zoning code and map using ArcGIS.
ArcNews, Spring 2011
A Formula for Revitalization
Hershey, Pennsylvania used GIS to to draft a new plan to revitalize its downtown area.
ArcNews, Summer 2010
Marking Smart Growth Smarter with GeoDesign
GeoDesign is an emerging field of study that combines design and GIS technology to create tools for urban planning, architecture, and community development.
Directions Magazine, July 2010
No matter how large or small your community, planners must deal with spatial information: parcel, zoning and land use data, addresses, transportation networks, and housing stock. As a planner, you also study and keep track of multiple urban and regional indicators, forecast future community needs, and plan accordingly to guarantee the quality of life for everyone in livable communities.
Federal, regional, state, county, and local planning agencies have realized the power of enterprise GIS to identify problems, respond to them efficiently, and share the results with the public. Esri GIS solutions provide tools to help you reach your agency mission while doing more and spending less.
GIS supports planning and the public participation process with planning support systems.
Success Stories
See how urban and regional planning organizations are using GIS.
 More case studies, podcasts, demos, and literature.
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