Clik here to view.
NYC leverages social media to map evacuation info for Hurricane Sandy
The City of New York utilized its Open Data platform to help residents deal with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The effort, which is part of the Digital Road Map the City launched last year,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Using location analytics to help sustain the built environment
There are three core questions that need to be answered if you’re interested in sustainable facilities management, according to John Young, lead for Federal Real Property and Facility Management...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where do the most charitable Americans live?
As the year ends, many people make their annual contributions to their favorite charities. The average American donates $298 in cash each year to charities, according to Esri, world’s leader in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Know before you go: Interactive map outlines D.C. traffic routes for Monday’s...
Tens of thousands of visitors are starting to descend on Washington, D.C., to attend the swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. Meanwhile, local workers will be trying to make their morning...
View ArticlePlaced uses location analytics for good with Give 2 Charity app
Location analytics certainly has its use in marketing, government and various other fields, but charitable giving isn’t immediately associated with the technology. However, Seattle-based tech company...
View ArticleWendy’s brings in Esri for reporting system
Wendy’s is streamlining its corporate IT systems by integrating Esri Business Analyst into its reporting at new locations. The geographic information systems software will help the quick-service chain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where do smokers live?
According to the American Lung Association, tobacco-caused disease kills more than 392,000 people every year in the U.S., making it the leading cause of preventable death. Another 50,000 people die...
View ArticleEsri boosts World Imagery Map offerings by 3.8M square miles
More than 3.8 million additional square miles of aerial imagery have been incorporated into the ArcGIS World Imagery Map, a service provided by Esri and DigitalGlobe. The update was announced this week...
View ArticleMap book highlights how feds harness GIS
Federal agencies’ use of geographic information systems is on display in 133 maps featured in a new book from Esri. The full-color maps demonstrate how the agencies and Congress, among others, employ...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New TIME feature tracks Earth’s changing landscape
TIME Magazine has rolled out a new feature that allows users to view time-lapse images of Earth’s landscape. The Timelapse project compiles free images from Landsat satellites provided by the...
View Article
