Solution details
Platform:
Online
Description:
map.social – Interactive Map-Based Public Engagement
map.social is a web-based outreach platform that empowers residents, stakeholders, and community members to share spatially referenced feedback from anywhere. Built on Esri technology, map.social allows users to create personalized maps by marking locations, identifying issues and opportunities, and adding narrative context. These maps are collected in a shared gallery, fostering transparency and collaboration while enabling planners to visualize and analyze community input in real time.
Designed to complement traditional engagement methods, map.social brings charrette-style participation online, making it accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The platform supports data-driven planning by enabling collective analysis of user-generated maps and seamless integration with GIS for deeper insights. Whether used for comprehensive planning, corridor studies, or visioning exercises, map.social helps communities engage meaningfully, inclusively, and spatially.
Key Capabilities:
- Interactive Mapping Interface for spatially referenced comments.
- Gallery View to explore community-generated maps.
- Narrative Input Tools for context-rich feedback.
- GIS Integration for advanced spatial analysis.
- Mobile and Desktop Accessibility for broad participation.
- Customizable Themes and Basemaps to match project needs.
Solution Benefits:
- Expands public engagement beyond in-person events.
- Encourages inclusive participation from diverse audiences.
- Provides planners with actionable, location-specific insights.
- Enhances transparency and community collaboration.
- Supports data-driven decision-making and implementation.
Industries:
Community Development