
A Geographic Approach Makes Orlando a Smart City
Government leaders take a geographic approach to shape priorities, policies, and engagement. Leveraging enterprise-grade geographic information system (GIS) technology, they use maps, apps, analytics, and dashboards to manage issues such as equity, economic development, transit, land management, health, and safety.
Key to upgrading critical assets is understanding how infrastructure relates to communities and natural systems—what is happening where. Infrastructure systems are being infused with technologies including GIS, digital twins, sensors, and advanced analytics.
Geography is a powerful tool in response and risk mitigation, empowering government leaders to anticipate weather events and climate impacts and plan accordingly.
A geographic approach to government supports agility. Leaders of smart cities and counties use GIS to prioritize infrastructure investments and optimize planning and policy decisions, such as where to create sustainable housing or green space.
Geospatial analysis highlights risks to create a base of knowledge for improving safety and mitigating threats. Officials use a geographic approach to government to enhance collaboration across departments and support recovery efforts.
Find out how a geographic approach can elevate your organization's work.