{"product_id":"building-a-smarter-community-gis-for-state-and-local-government-paperback","title":"Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKeith Mann\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvide open data, balance decisions and initiatives, and create equitable policies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore 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. \u003ci\u003eBuilding a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government\u003c\/i\u003e shows how government leaders in cities, counties, and states have applied GIS for improved planning, operations, and civic inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this collection of case studies and guidance to get started, learn how GIS: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelped planners visualize affordable housing patterns in Honolulu, Hawaii\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRadically changed stormwater management practices in Salinas County, California\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved easy access to city data, initiatives, and services in Coral Gables, Florida\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported minority-owned business during the COVID pandemic in San Rafael, California\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how GIS and location intelligence support state and local government decisions and citizen participation in \u003ci\u003eBuilding a Smarter Community\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIS for State and Local Government\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide open data, balance decisions and initiatives, and create equitable policies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace matters to governments and citizens, and location intelligence has never been more important for decision-making. Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government shows how government leaders, department managers, and the public use geographic information system (GIS) technology to visualize and analyze data for planning and urban design, efficient operations, data-driven decisions, and civic inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSections 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited by Christopher Thomas, Esri's director for state and local government, and Keith Mann, an Esri product engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplying GIS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each book is divided into relevant topic areas that include a set of case studies and a road map for getting started with GIS.\u003c\/p\u003e--Keith Mann\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 7.95 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 29, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767661494560,"sku":"9781589486843","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3ed6d2d81564a07492ef963dffd6e50b.webp?v=1780314649","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/building-a-smarter-community-gis-for-state-and-local-government-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}