A strong foundation through GIS
Explore a selection of ArcGIS software that planning professionals can use to help make more sustainable and justifiable decisions.
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Transforming urban planning and design
City and regional planners can use GIS for a digital transformation that encourages collaboration with stakeholders and a more sustainable future.
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A monumental shift for planners starts with GIS
Learn how GIS and location intelligence help planners and developers design their communities.Read the blog -
GIS training plans for planning professionals
Enhance your skills with new ArcGIS-focused learning plans developed in partnership with the American Planning Association.Download the training plans -
A GIS guide for planners during COVID-19
Learn about the immediate changes affecting urban and community planning during COVID-19 and the ArcGIS tools that can help navigate them.Read the blog -
How Austin’s map of trees tackles inequities
Foresters in Austin used GIS to create a community tree priority map, combining tree inventory and social vulnerability to prioritize equity.Read the article -
Supporting minority-owned businesses in San Rafael
To support businesses during COVID-19, the city created an interactive online map of open restaurants, with a focus on minority-owned businesses.Read the user study -
Bozeman builds a path to economic recovery
Bozeman, Montana's recovery dashboard empowers communities to come together as a region, using GIS analysis and tools.Read the user study -
Lead a smart communities revolution
Discover six ways to build an information technology strategy.Download the ebook -
Five ways to transform urban planning
Many planners are using location intelligence technology—specifically ArcGIS Urban—to design smarter, more sustainable communities.Download the ebook -
Delivering smart communities
To better serve the public, smart communities use geospatial infrastructure—and the insights that come with it—to make data-driven decisions.Read the industry perspective -
When regional governments rise, everyone benefits
Discover how GIS helps jurisdictions of all sizes provide equal opportunities to all and improve holistic planning.Read the blog -
Smart communities improve efficiency with GIS
See the new report on how to reduce cost, save time, and make smarter decisions to benefit all residents.Download the report -
Evolving trends in community development
Web-based tools empower planning professionals to make better, more sustainable, and more justifiable decisions without being GIS experts.Watch the video
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Reinventing Planning podcast episodes
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Reinventing Planning trailer
Esri’s Community Development Team introduces a new podcast focused exclusively on issues in planning, housing, and economic development. Hosts Keith Cooke and Natalie Veal outline the vision for this new podcast series and the resources that will supplement it.
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Engaging Communities and Influencing Change with Clarence Anthony
Hear from Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director for the National League of Cities. Learn how cities are tackling the current housing affordability crisis, and what organizations like NLC can do to support equitable development going forward.
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Forecasting County Shifts and Trends with Matt Chase
CEO and executive director of the National Association of Counties, Matt Chase, discusses the use of GIS data to forecast shifts across counties and visualize the impacts of policy decisions on communities, common county challenges, and the effects of counter-urbanization.
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