Esri press jun 2021 (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Impressivestories of women using geospatial technology to create sustainable solutions for problems the world faces. The third volume in theWomen and GIS seriesshows how 31diversewomen in various STEAM fieldsdiscovered their passion, broke down barriers, and used maps, analysis, imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS)to advance their fields andimprove the world. Sharing their experiences from childhood and throughout their careers, each womanreveals her journey inan inspiring recollection ofthe obstaclesshe hasovercome, theknowledgeshe hasgained along the way, and how tenacity and determinationhavehelpedhersucceed.Eachwoman shares tips and words of wisdom that she's gained along the way,including: - PriscillaMbamaAbasi:'Think big! Think about going to space, think about building things no one has seen before.' - AriannaArmelli:'If you are like me and crave the freedom to explore a path of the unknown, aka entrepreneurship, a career in STEM will foster the technical foundation to achieve those goals.' - Gabi Fleury:'The best advice I was given starting out was'forge your own path.'Conservation isn't a structured, straight-line career, you can get into it in many ways. This is exciting, but it also can bereallychallenging, because you have to be flexible, innovative, and always on the lookout for the next opportunity.' - Healy Hamilton:'Success, to me, is a daily feeling that you are living true to your values, that you aremeaningfully contributing to the world you want tocreate.' - Katharine Hayhoe:'While it's important to havepeopleyou respect and trust give you feedback at key points in your career, when it all comes down to it, you have to make the decisions that feel right for you, not the ones that necessarily look best on paper. You're the one who has to live with them.' Featuring strong,persevering women from around the globe,thestoriesfoundinWomen and GIS, Volume 3: Champions of a Sustainable Worldwillinspirereaders who are developing their own life stories tostrive for success andachieveamazingaccomplishments.…