{"id":2954980,"date":"2026-01-30T16:03:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T00:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2954980"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:31:35","slug":"esri-expert-voices-community-maps","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps","title":{"rendered":"Esri Expert Voices: Community Maps Advancing Collaboration and Creativity"},"author":374852,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[37511],"tags":[780052,23171,23951],"industry":[],"product":[421922],"class_list":["post-2954980","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sharing-collaboration","tag-arcgis-data","tag-basemaps","tag-community-maps-program","product-arcgis"],"acf":{"authors":[{"ID":374852,"user_firstname":"Nicte","user_lastname":"Hernandez","nickname":"Nicte Hernandez","user_nicename":"nictehernandez","display_name":"Nicte Hernandez","user_email":"nictehernandez@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2025-06-25 23:17:07","user_description":"Nicte Hernandez is a Product Marketing Manager for ArcGIS Data products. In collaboration with the product managers she develops content for demographics data, ArcGIS Geocoding capabilities, ArcGIS GeoEnrichment capabilities, ArcGIS Places, routing, basemaps, and more.","user_avatar":""},{"ID":4841,"user_firstname":"Seth","user_lastname":"Sarakaitis","nickname":"Seth Sarakaitis","user_nicename":"ssarakaitis","display_name":"Seth Sarakaitis","user_email":"ssarakaitis@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2018-03-02 00:16:27","user_description":"Seth is the team lead for the Esri Basemaps data team and Community Maps Program. His responsibilities include Program planning, project management, subcontractor management, team development, GP tool development, customer outreach and cross team coordination.","user_avatar":""}],"short_description":"Esri Experts blog series is back, learn how Esri Community Maps can advance your work today.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

We are back with our Esri Experts blog series! In\u00a0<\/span>todays<\/span>\u00a0blog\u00a0<\/span>we will explore<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>what goes into building the world\u2019s most trusted basemaps<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0Seth Sarakaitis, Product Engineering Lead for Community Maps at\u00a0<\/span>Esri<\/span>\u00a0shares how his team blends commercial, open, and community-contributed data to create authoritative maps that power countless applications. Learn how local\u00a0<\/span>expertise<\/span>, innovative workflows, and a passion for accuracy drive Esri\u2019s commitment to delivering reliable, up-to-date location services for users everywhere<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Let\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0dive in.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.Could you please introduce yourself and explain your role <\/span>at<\/span>\u00a0Esri? When did you join the team, and how has your role evolved over time?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m<\/span>\u00a0Seth\u00a0<\/span>Sarakaitis<\/span>, and I lead the team that manages Esri\u2019s basemap data.\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0been with Esri for over 18 years, spending most of that time\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0the<\/span>\u00a0ArcGIS<\/span>\u00a0Living Atlas team. I started out as a Project Manager in Professional Services, which gave me a solid foundation in project management\u2014skills I still use every day. Now, my team focuses on the data side of basemaps, pulling information from a mix of sources: commercial vendors, open data platforms, and even contributions from the ArcGIS user community.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2954981,"id":2954981,"title":"seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231","filename":"seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231.jpg","filesize":1836440,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231","alt":"","author":"374852","description":"","caption":"Seth Sarakaitis-Product Engineering Lead, Community Maps","name":"seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2954980,"date":"2026-01-29 00:40:30","modified":"2026-01-29 00:40:50","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2500,"height":1667,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231.jpg","medium-width":391,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231.jpg","large-width":1620,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231-1536x1024.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1024,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231-2048x1366.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1366,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231-697x465.jpg","card_image-width":697,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/seth-sarakaitis-3z7a0231-1620x1080.jpg","wide_image-width":1620,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

2. Esri is known for delivering world-class services, including the integration of multiple data sources and a rigorous vetting process for authoritative data. In your opinion, what sets Esri’s data products and location services apart from those offered by other companies?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The data used to create Esri\u2019s basemaps comes from three primary sources: approximately 40% commercially licensed data, 40% contributions from the ArcGIS Community, and 20% from open data where commercial or community sources are unavailable.\u00a0The community\u00a0contributions are especially valuable. These\u00a0organizations\u2014cities, counties, and other local entities\u2014use ArcGIS tools to create and\u00a0maintain\u00a0assets within their own regions. Because they live and work in these communities, they are often the first to know about changes such as new developments or street name updates. This local\u00a0expertise\u00a0ensures\u00a0timely\u00a0and\u00a0accurate\u00a0data.\u00a0<\/span>Esri\u2019s Community Maps Program<\/span><\/a>\u00a0leverages these trusted human resources\u2014GIS professionals who care deeply about their communities\u2014alongside open data initiatives, creating a unique and highly effective\u00a0methodology\u00a0for building authoritative basemaps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2954982,"id":2954982,"title":"Buildings in City","filename":"Buildings-in-City.jpg","filesize":587223,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps\/buildings-in-city","alt":"","author":"374852","description":"","caption":"The City of Chicago leverages ArcGIS for their parcel-management. ","name":"buildings-in-city","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2954980,"date":"2026-01-29 00:42:04","modified":"2026-01-29 00:42:25","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1071,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","medium-width":464,"medium-height":259,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":428,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","large-width":1920,"large-height":1071,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City-1536x857.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":857,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1071,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City-826x461.jpg","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":461,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Buildings-in-City.jpg","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1071}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

3. Your products are regularly updated. How do you and your team manage the influx of new data and ensure its integration into the services?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Community Maps team runs\u00a0almost like\u00a0a startup inside Esri.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0not just building\u00a0maps\u2014we\u2019re\u00a0ArcGIS users ourselves, so we know what it takes to make them great. Every day, we work with Esri\u2019s own tools, from ArcGIS Pro on the desktop to Enterprise Portal and ArcGIS Online, to process and refine contributed data. To keep things organized, we rely on\u00a0<\/span>ArcGIS\u00a0Workflow Manager<\/span><\/a>, which creates a work order for every data delivery. That means nothing slips through the\u00a0cracks\u00a0and every update is handled with care.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While parts of our process are automated, we always add a human touch. Our team reviews each contribution to make sure it makes sense and fits the cartographic style of our basemaps. The goal? Constant\u00a0improvement\u2014better coverage, fresher data, and more detail. When we achieve that, our basemaps become even more useful, empowering users to do more with their maps in any application.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2954983,"id":2954983,"title":"Data Evaluation","filename":"Data-Evaluation.jpg","filesize":561717,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps\/data-evaluation","alt":"","author":"374852","description":"","caption":"The community maps team reviews every contribution ensuring the data is accurate.","name":"data-evaluation","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2954980,"date":"2026-01-29 00:42:59","modified":"2026-01-29 00:43:16","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1056,"height":891,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","medium-width":309,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":648,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","large-width":1056,"large-height":891,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","1536x1536-width":1056,"1536x1536-height":891,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","2048x2048-width":1056,"2048x2048-height":891,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation-551x465.jpg","card_image-width":551,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Data-Evaluation.jpg","wide_image-width":1056,"wide_image-height":891}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2954984,"id":2954984,"title":"New Road Data","filename":"New-Road-Data.jpg","filesize":1136278,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps\/new-road-data","alt":"","author":"374852","description":"","caption":"","name":"new-road-data","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2954980,"date":"2026-01-29 00:43:29","modified":"2026-01-29 00:43:29","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1440,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data.jpg","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data.jpg","large-width":1920,"large-height":1080,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data-1536x864.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":864,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data-2048x1152.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1152,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data-826x465.jpg","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-Road-Data-1920x1080.jpg","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":1080}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

4. When developing these products, what is the most significant challenge you encounter, and how do you overcome it?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Managing the growing volume of data deliveries is always a challenge. I often joke that I\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0reach my office door because of the mountain of data waiting for me each day! Over the years, our program has evolved significantly, driven by contributor feedback and requests. One of the most impactful changes has been accepting data as services in ArcGIS\u2014either hosted\u00a0in\u00a0ArcGIS Online or on local systems. This approach transforms data delivery into a subscription-like model rather than a reactive process. Contributors build and\u00a0maintain\u00a0these services, and Esri\u00a0pulls updates\u00a0up to twice a year. Many contributors now provide updates regularly without\u00a0additional\u00a0effort, which keeps our basemaps fresh and\u00a0accurate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s\u00a0next? The possibilities are endless. With rapidly advancing technology and enthusiastic customers,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0excited to explore\u00a0new ideas\u00a0and innovations together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/strong>How do you ensure the accuracy of the data products and location services you create?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping our maps\u00a0accurate\u00a0is all about listening to our users.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0made it easier than ever for people to share feedback by using an\u00a0<\/span>ArcGIS Instant\u00a0App<\/span><\/a>, where they can quickly point out\u00a0errors\u00a0they see. And the details they provide are incredible\u2014sometimes we get photos of street signs or official documents for a new park, straight from the community. These contributions\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0just helpful;\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0essential for making sure maps reflect real-world changes. On top of that, we work closely with our data vendors, who are just as invested in quality as we are. When feedback comes in, we can trace it back to the source and make sure it gets fixed fast, so everyone\u00a0benefits\u00a0from the most\u00a0accurate\u00a0maps possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Throughout your experience working with global data, what has been the most surprising discovery you’ve made?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though\u00a0Earth\u00a0is finite, I feel like\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0always discovering\u00a0new places! Sure,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a big planet, but every time I dive into a map, something new catches my eye. Honestly, if you told my younger self that looking at maps every day would be the thing that excites me most, I\u00a0wouldn\u2019t\u00a0have believed you. What really blows my mind is the level of detail some places have achieved in their data. Entire countries have been mapped down to the scale of a campus\u2014every street, every pathway, every little\u00a0nook\u00a0and cranny captured with incredible precision.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0amazing to see that kind of dedication to detail.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7. What motivates you and your team to continuously strive for excellence in your work?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re always on the hunt for those standout datasets that make a basemap truly shine\u2014the kind that turns a good map into something we can\u2019t wait to share. It\u2019s amazing to see how contributors start with a simple, base-level map and then ask, \u201cHow can we make this better?\u201d That\u2019s where the fun begins. We suggest adding details like building names or categories for different footprint types. Sometimes, we help create\u00a0tree\u00a0datasets\u00a0so parks feel alive and unique.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And then there are the power users who dive in with the\u00a0<\/span>Community Maps Editor App<\/span><\/a>, adding incredible large-scale details\u2014think sidewalks, sports fields, and more\u2014to schools and parks. These projects are some of our favorites because they show what\u2019s possible when creativity meets data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To spark ideas, we even create web map bookmarks so new contributors can browse and get inspired. Because here\u2019s the truth: when customers build great basemaps, they unlock the ability to create better maps and apps\u2014and that means better services for their communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> <\/span>Can you share any updates or improvements that you and your team are currently working on or planning to make\u00a0in the near future\u00a0to enhance the quality and functionality of your data and location services?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Esri\u2019s Community Maps program is always growing and finding new ways to connect with communities. Recently, we launched a Road Closures community, building on the success of our Basemap and Imagery communities. We\u2019re also slowly deploying a special Road Centerline community to improve all styles of basemaps as well as Routing and Directions services. And we\u2019re not stopping there\u2014imagine theme-based communities focused on things like recreation trails or other specialized layers that make maps even more useful and engaging. We\u2019ve also been talking with customers about adding 3D features, like buildings and trees, to bring 3D scenes to life. These ideas could come together as curated collections from authoritative sources, giving users richer, more dynamic mapping experiences. The possibilities are endless, and we\u2019re excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2954985,"id":2954985,"title":"3D Buildings","filename":"3D-Buildings.jpg","filesize":413640,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/sharing-collaboration\/esri-expert-voices-community-maps\/3d-buildings-3","alt":"","author":"374852","description":"","caption":"Future plans for the Community Maps Program involve adding 3D capabilities.","name":"3d-buildings-3","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2954980,"date":"2026-01-29 00:45:46","modified":"2026-01-29 00:45:53","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1312,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings-213x200.jpg","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings.jpg","medium-width":464,"medium-height":238,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":394,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings.jpg","large-width":1920,"large-height":984,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings-1536x787.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":787,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings-2048x1050.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1050,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings-826x423.jpg","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":423,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-Buildings-1920x984.jpg","wide_image-width":1920,"wide_image-height":984}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

As technology evolves and the demand for precise, dynamic mapping grows, Esri\u2019s Community Maps team continues to push boundaries\u2014empowering users, embracing community feedback, and exploring new ways to enhance data quality and functionality. Seth\u2019s insights reveal a future where collaboration and creativity fuel even richer mapping experiences, ensuring that Esri\u2019s basemaps remain at the forefront of innovation for years to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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