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GIS Hero

A Visionary CTO Leaves a Legacy of Collaboration, Equity in Tacoma, Washington

In Tacoma, Washington, the city’s chief technology officer led her team to create a GIS-powered equity map that helps guide city decisions.

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Collaboration

Briefly Noted

AutoCAD 2025 now features ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World data; Esri’s Maps.com highlights exceptional maps.

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Sustainability

University of Minnesota Proves Sustainable Development Goals Are Local

With GIS, the University of Minnesota is helping Minnesota counties follow the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Esri

New and Improved: Big Steps in Esri’s Digital Journey

New functions at Esri’s online store enable users to get a quote before making a purchase and have an assisted digital shopping experience.

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Esri

Empowering IT Professionals with Architecture Patterns, Practices for ArcGIS

The ArcGIS Architecture Center helps IT professionals make sure that their organization has the right resources for ArcGIS infrastructures.

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ESRI TECHNOLOGY

ArcGIS Online

Streamline Data Integration with ArcGIS Data Pipelines

ArcGIS Data Pipelines now makes it easier and faster to prepare, integrate, and manage data In ArcGIS Online.

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ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World Features Updated US Census Survey Estimates

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World now has the latest five-year estimates from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey

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Digital Twins

A 3D Living Digital Twin Guides Improvements for a Vietnam Port System

3D GIS workflows and models have created a digital twin to help guide development of port facilities in Vietnam.

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Open Data

ArcGIS Helps Implement European Union’s Open Data Directive

ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise provide a way to comply with the European Union’s Open Data Directive.

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YOUR WORK

Archaeology

Creating a Modern, Interactive Fossil Map for a Colorado Museum

Two Esri partners collaborated to bring museum visitors closer to dinosaur history at a Colorado museum.

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Water Resources

ArcGIS Online Helps Detect and Analyze Land Subsidence in Arizona

ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online helps scientists track land subsidence in Arizona’s Willcox Groundwater Basin.

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Public Safety

Rochester Hills Streamlines Delivery of Fire Education and Community Resources

The City of Rochester Hills, Michigan, uses ArcGIS Survey123 to track community education and safety device installation.

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ArcGIS StoryMaps

South Carolina National Guard Boosts GIS Work with Briefings

A new StoryMaps output type called briefings helps users create accessible, brand-specific slide-based presentations.

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Esri Training

Full-Service Training Model Supports GIS Users Across a New Jersey Enterprise

With a focus on GIS training, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection uses a wide range of GIS applications.

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Education

Collaborative Cartography: The Art and Science of Beautiful Maps

A Florida University combined geography and art in an innovative new class.

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Public Health

FDA Uses ArcGIS Business Analyst for Retail Food Risk Factor Study

The US Food and Drug Administration is using GIS to collect data on foodborne illness risk factors in US retail food service facilities.

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Conservation

ArcGIS Supports Species Conservation in Eastern South Africa’s Nature Reserves

Endangered species in a South Africa province are protected with the help of ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps.

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Open Data

In the Czech Republic, Brno Unlocks the Power of Open Data with ArcGIS Hub

A city in the Czech Republic used ArcGIS Hub to enable widespread use of dynamic city data in a variety of projects and systems.

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Natural Disasters

Rising from the Ashes: Using GIS to Guide Post-Wildfire Storm Runoff Planning

Following a catastrophic wildfire, a California town turned to GIS to rebuild and improve its stormwater system.

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Infrastructure

Infotech’s Appia Combines Construction Contract Data with ArcGIS

A product called Appia helps companies incorporate construction contract activities into their maps and dashboards.

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Equity & Social Justice

ArcGIS Experience Builder Helps New Jersey County Explore Affordable Housing

Somerset County in New Jersey has created a GIS-based website that provides details on affordable housing options and more.

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Commercial

America’s Commerce Corps: Using Esri Technology to Strengthen Communities

A GIS-powered America’s Commerce Corps program called Community Connection helps consumers and communities engage with local businesses.

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GIS PEOPLE

Thought Leader

Humans as a Species Have Been Highly Successful

With humanity at an inflection point, we must choose to stand up and create a sustainable future.

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Scientific Currents

Climate Action Still on the Front Burner

Esri is actively involved in a multitude of climate-related activities, including massive online open courses.

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From the Meridian

Reciprocal Scholarship Is Better Science

Geographers and GIS scientists can improve their research by improving their engagement with the communities they study.

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Managing GIS

Managing GIS Workflows

An experienced data analyst provides tips and best practices for managing GIS workflows.

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The Relevance of Cartography

About Maps, Emotions, and Trust

Effective maps often blend art and cartography to evoke emotions and reactions.

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COLLABORATIONS

Esri Partners

Esri Partners Innovate for Utilities, City Development, and More

Esri partners facilitate and streamline workflows and management of a variety of community management projects.

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Esri Startup Partners

Esri Startup Graduate Agere Integrity Helps Company Manage Pipeline Data

An Esri startup partner graduate helped a US pipeline client comply with federal safety requirements.

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Esri Press

New books from Esri Press cover geospatial technology in the field, GIS and wildland fire, and GIS for geospatial collaboration.

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Esri Training

New Training and Certification Offerings

Want to learn how to Get Started with ArcGIS Arcade or create Python Scripts for ArcGIS? Check out the new Esri Academy courses.

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NEWS

A Visionary CTO Leaves a Legacy of Collaboration, Equity in Tacoma, Washington

Briefly Noted

University of Minnesota Proves Sustainable Development Goals Are Local

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ESRI TECHNOLOGY

Streamline Data Integration with ArcGIS Data Pipelines

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World Features Updated US Census Survey Estimates

A 3D Living Digital Twin Guides Improvements for a Vietnam Port System

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YOUR WORK

Creating a Modern, Interactive Fossil Map for a Colorado Museum

ArcGIS Online Helps Detect and Analyze Land Subsidence in Arizona

Rochester Hills Streamlines Delivery of Fire Education and Community Resources

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GIS PEOPLE

Humans as a Species Have Been Highly Successful

Climate Action Still on the Front Burner

Reciprocal Scholarship Is Better Science

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COLLABORATIONS

Esri Partners Innovate for Utilities, City Development, and More

Esri Startup Graduate Agere Integrity Helps Company Manage Pipeline Data

Esri Press

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