Keith Cooke
Keith Cooke is the Director of Planning & Community Development Markets at Esri. A graduate of Auburn University, he has been a GIS professional since 1994 and has worked for planning and community development agencies at the regional and municipal level. Prior to this role, he was an account executive at Esri for 15 years working with over 100 local governments. Keith regularly collaborates with industry leaders, planners, economic developers, and technology experts to drive innovation in community development practices using GIS, and is an active member in the American Planning Association.
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Faster Permits Can’t Fix the Housing Crisis Alone
Zoning and permitting must work together to fix America’s housing crisis. Learn how planners can leverage GIS tools to drive data-driven solution
The Essential Role of Regional Economic Development in Building Resilient and Thriving Communities
At NADO's Annual Training Conference, Regional Economic Development Organizations (RDOs) learned innovative ways to strengthen their regions.
Four Reasons to Attend the Esri Planning Directors Summit
Join the Esri Planning Directors Summit to network, share stories, and learn how GIS can enhance your planning goals. Request an invite now!
The Hidden Complexity of Data Center Siting
With the rise of AI, the need for data centers is growing every day. GIS simplifies the site selection process and creates confidence in location
New State Legislation Reshapes Housing and Community Development
New state legislation indicates a national focus on increasing housing affordability.
What the New User Types Mean for Planning Departments
How does the new user types in ArcGIS affect those working in planning?
How to Transform Code Compliance with GIS
Learn how to improve compliance workflows in the planning department using geographic information systems (GIS).
When Planning and Economic Development Converge
Sometimes a crisis can bring those with differing views together. America's housing crisis does that for planning and economic development.
The Role of GIS in Planning in 2025
GIS is an essential tool for any planning department. Here is where we see it making the biggest impact in 2025.