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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Mapping the Way to Fairness: How GIS is Revolutionizing Equity in Zoning
As the demand for zoning reform continues to grow nationally, the need for a geographic, data-driven approach becomes more obvious and essential.
The Best of GIS in Planning in 2022
This article focuses on repeatable and relatable stories of how GIS was used to improve planning projects across the nation in 2022.
What Planning Departments Can Learn from Southwest Airlines
The Southwest travel fiasco over the holidays is a staunch reminder to planning departments about the need for modern technology and processes.
Newly Released: The Reinventing Planning Podcast
Listen to an Esri original podcast called Reinventing Planning. A show to empower you to take on a modern approach to planning.
Finding Common Ground in Planning with the Digital Twin
Three examples of locations embracing a modern, data-driven approach to planning to meet the evolving needs of their residents.
Thoughts from the Florida Planning Conference
Learn from Esri's Planning and Community Development Industry Manager to see what you may have missed at the Florida Planning Conference.
What Community Development Professionals Can Expect at the Esri User Conference
A community development professional's guide for events and sessions at the annual Esri User Conference.
Thoughts on the 2022 National Planning Conference
Five key takeaways and reflections from the 2022 National Planning Conference in San Diego, CA.
A Housing Statistics and Policy Update for Planning Professionals
Planning professionals are at the center of managing the housing crisis. GIS helps drive and present a data-driven strategy for their communities