Provide open data,balancedecisions and initiatives,andcreate equitable policies.
Smart communities don't wait for someone to deem them smart; they take action. State and local governments worldwide have taken that first step using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Applying GIS to planning and urban design, public works operations, and racial equity and social justice has helped meet citizens' needs and improve government operations. And with advancements in smart technology, location intelligence for state and local governments is not just for GIS specialists.
More informed, data-driven decisions lead to improved outcomes that can be shared and replicated in other communities, helping citizens and government collaborate for the common good. Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government shows how government leaders in cities, counties, and states have applied GIS for improved planning, operations, and civic inclusion.
In this collection of case studies and guidance to get started, learn how GIS:
Helped planners visualize affordable housing patterns in Honolulu, Hawaii Radically changed stormwater management practices in Salinas County, California Improved easy access to city data, initiatives, and services in Coral Gables, Florida Supported minority-owned business during the COVID pandemic in San Rafael, California
Web apps, GIS hubs and dashboards, and other GIS solutions help state and local governments develop a deeper understanding of the communities they serve within a real-world context. Sections on getting started with GIS provide helpful ideas, strategies, tools, and actions and a collection of online resources to jump-start your use of GIS for state and local government.
Discover how GIS and location intelligence support state and local government decisions and citizen participation inBuilding a Smarter Community.
Edited by:
Christopher Thomas,
Keith Mann
Imprint: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 139mm,
ISBN: 9781589486843
ISBN 10: 1589486846
Series: Applying GIS
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 05 October 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
General/trade
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction How to use this book PART 1: PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN Showing the community what is possible: Oshkosh, Wisconsin Understanding the impacts of new development: Seattle, Washington Using Green infrastructure to fuel smarter growth Name: Richland County, South Carolina Uncovering the visual patterns of affordable housing: Honolulu, Hawaii Getting started with GIS PART 2: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Prioritizing repairs on roadways with GIS: District of Columbia, United States Strengthening data collection workflows: City of Salina, California Modernizing wastewater management: Ontwa Township, Michigan Improving operations with mobile GIS: City of Santa Barbara, California Getting started with GIS PART 3: DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Creating a single, shared source of information: Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife Improving financial transparency: City of Topeka, Kansas Increasing data value with location analytics: City of Sacramento, California Meeting the needs of modern citizens: Coral Gables, Florida Getting started with GIS PART 4: CIVIC INCLUSION Reaching more people with accessible data: City of Johns Creek, Georgia Creating an innovative, inclusive city: City of Brampton, Ontario Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses: City of San Rafael, California Bringing Equity and Social Justice into Focus: King County, Washington Getting started with GIS Contributors -- Keith Mann
Christopher Thomas is the director of Government Marketing at Esri. He is a subject matter expert in government, technology, geographic information systems, marketing, and global business development. His books include GIS for Decision Support and Public Policy Making, Standards for Success: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, and Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government. Keith Mann is a principal content strategist for Esri Press. He is a writer, developmental editor, and contributor to books, such as the GIS for Science series and the Applying GIS series of books, including Delivering Water and Power, Building a Smarter Community, Moving Forward, Valuing Place and Purpose, and Designing Our Future.
