Driven by Passion and Purpose
Gabriel Ortiz has devoted his life to geography and technology. He and his team in Cantabria, Spain, use GIS to innovate at new scales.
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ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Pro Transforms Flood Management in Texas
When every second counts, having the most powerful tools before, during, and after flooding is integral to community safety.
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Government Iraq Counts Its People
For the first time since 1987, census workers went door to door and used GIS to get the data the government needs to make decisions.
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Urban Planning Seeking to Make Cycling a Viable Mode of Transport, Czech City Relies on GIS
After collecting data on streets, public spaces, and people’s cycling habits, Ostrava is strategically updating its cycling infrastructure.
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GIS Hero Mapping a Career of Quiet Impact
Throughout his GIS career, Anthony Powell has helped modernize Houston Public Works—while building a culture of trust and innovation.
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ArcGIS Pro Tennessee Migrates 72 Counties from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
“I would not go back to ArcMap if you told me to,” said Maury County GIS analyst Johnny Stephens, who was initially skeptical of the change.
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Transportation Wisconsin Enhances Airport Safety with ArcGIS Aviation Airports
The extension for ArcGIS Pro helps the Bureau of Aeronautics map airports and their surrounding areas—both on the ground and in the air.
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GIS Hero Designing for Good to Save Lives in Louisville
Claire Yates is the driving force behind Vision Zero Louisville, which envisions zero roadway fatalities in the Kentucky city by 2050.
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Artificial Intelligence │ AI GIS-Based Large Language Model Answers City Planning Questions
EuclidHL is an AI-powered, community-specific planning and zoning assistant that is always available and interfaces with ArcGIS technology.
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GeoAI Tennessee Pioneers GeoAI-Based Wetland Screening Tool
A predictive model identifies the locations and extents of existing and potential wetlands throughout the state, aiding conservation.
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GIS Hero Connecting the Dots Between GIS and Public Service
GIS Hero Jim Alberque has spent 25 years in local government using GIS to help make cities better for their residents.
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3D Remote Sensing, 3D Mapping Help Find Answers in Tulsa
To try to identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, investigators are using GIS to make a 3D model of Oaklawn Cemetery’s Section 20.