GIS for Local Government

Shaping the future of our cities

The challenges our municipalities face today and tomorrow often have one thing in common: location. It plays a role in everything, from efficiently handling local reports to urban development, mobility, and climate change. All these issues are strongly connected to the places where they occur.

ArcGIS is the key to a deeper understanding of these matters. It allows us to work on solutions not only within our own organization but also beyond it. Together with other stakeholders and the residents of our cities and municipalities, we can collaboratively work on addressing these challenges.

Why ArcGIS for your city or municipality?

ArcGIS can be used by each department individually for a specific use case, as well as for collaboration between departments. Here are just a few examples of how ArcGIS can be applied for a wide range of applications, from urban planning to environmental management.

Urban development

ArcGIS helps municipalities with efficient spatial planning such as urban development, rural area development, and management of public spaces. This enables them to make better decisions regarding the construction of new facilities, optimization of traffic flows, and development of green zones.

Environmental management and sustainability

ArcGIS helps municipalities map and analyze environmental aspects such as water management, air pollution, and waste management. This promotes sustainable practices, such as identifying suitable locations for recycling centers or monitoring the impact of environmental changes on local flora and fauna.

Emergency response and public safety

ArcGIS enables municipalities to map risk areas for floods, fires, or other natural disasters. This assists in planning evacuation routes, positioning emergency services, and coordinating relief efforts during emergencies.

Infrastructure and public works

With ArcGIS, local governments can effectively manage the condition of roads, bridges, sewers, and other infrastructure elements. This contributes to better maintenance planning, cost savings, and reduced inconvenience for citizens by planning work more efficiently.

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Citizen engagement

ArcGIS is used to create interactive maps and apps that the public can access, such as maps showing where new projects are planned, as well as apps for citizens to report issues like potholes or broken streetlights. It also enables the public to provide valuable feedback.