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Maps drive bipartisan housing reform in Montana
The Frontier Institute’s Montana Zoning Atlas used parcel-level maps to reveal hidden zoning barriers, unite diverse stakeholders, and drive sweeping housing reforms that now serve as a model for other states.
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ArticleTracking year-round road maintenance
Across 1,100 miles of roads, Mat-Su Borough uses GIS to monitor contractor work and crowdsource road issues from residents. -
ArticleSalem pilots drones-as-a-service
In Oregon, a citywide drone program delivers high-resolution imagery for infrastructure, parks, emergencies, and capital planning. -
ArticleHealth department maps measles outbreaks
A new statewide map helps Washington residents track possible measles exposure locations in near real time. -
ArticleZoning atlas supports smarter housing decisions
Washington’s Zoning Atlas standardizes local zoning data to compare housing and development rules statewide in one map. -
Case studyIdaho digitizes permit applications
Across six districts, Idaho DOT replaced paper permits with a GIS system that tracks highway access requests end to end. -
ArcGIS BlogInteractive maps inform emergency management
With ArcGIS StoryMaps, Oregon turns disaster data into fast, consistent reports that guide response and recovery decisions.
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