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Thoughts from the 2023 National Planning Conference

Keith Cooke | April 7, 2023

For three decades, Esri has been a supporter of the APA's National Planning Conference. Here are our observations from this year's conference.

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Planning for the Future: A Geographic Approach to the National Planning Conference

Keith Cooke | March 16, 2023

For nearly three decades, Esri has been an integral part of APA's National Planning Conference, and this year is no exception.

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Mapping the Way to Fairness: How GIS is Revolutionizing Equity in Zoning

Keith Cooke | February 10, 2023

As the demand for zoning reform continues to grow nationally, the need for a geographic, data-driven approach becomes more obvious and essential.

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The Best of GIS in Planning in 2022

Keith Cooke | December 29, 2022

This article focuses on repeatable and relatable stories of how GIS was used to improve planning projects across the nation in 2022.

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What Planning Departments Can Learn from Southwest Airlines

Keith Cooke | December 28, 2022

The Southwest travel fiasco over the holidays is a staunch reminder to planning departments about the need for modern technology and processes.

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Newly Released: The Reinventing Planning Podcast

Keith Cooke | December 8, 2022

Listen to an Esri original podcast called Reinventing Planning. A show to empower you to take on a modern approach to planning.

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Finding Common Ground in Planning with the Digital Twin

Keith Cooke | October 12, 2022

Three examples of locations embracing a modern, data-driven approach to planning to meet the evolving needs of their residents.

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What Community Development Professionals Can Expect at the Esri User Conference

Keith Cooke | June 28, 2022

A community development professional's guide for events and sessions at the annual Esri User Conference.

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Thoughts on the 2022 National Planning Conference

Keith Cooke | May 9, 2022

Five key takeaways and reflections from the 2022 National Planning Conference in San Diego, CA.

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ARP Act Funding for Planning, Housing, and Economic Development

Keith Cooke | October 29, 2021

Explore the federal relief funding available for planners and economic developers to expand their GIS investment.

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Suitability Analysis Made Easy for Planners

Keith Cooke | August 13, 2021

The GIS technology planners can use to take a data-driven approach to suitability analysis.

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Reversing the Economic Doom Spiral

Thoughts from the 2023 National Planning Conference

Planning for the Future: A Geographic Approach to the National Planning Conference

Mapping the Way to Fairness: How GIS is Revolutionizing Equity in Zoning

The Best of GIS in Planning in 2022

What Planning Departments Can Learn from Southwest Airlines

Newly Released: The Reinventing Planning Podcast

Finding Common Ground in Planning with the Digital Twin

What Community Development Professionals Can Expect at the Esri User Conference

Thoughts on the 2022 National Planning Conference

ARP Act Funding for Planning, Housing, and Economic Development

Suitability Analysis Made Easy for Planners

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