Esri’s Capital Project Planning Solution will kick start your city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) by deploying maps, apps, and layers in just minutes. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the solution and demonstrate how it can be used to plan efficient infrastructure improvements. Additionally, we will show how it enables collaboration between city departments and the public. What is Capital Project Planning? A Capital Improvement Plan is a tool used by governments

In the rapidly changing world of GIS technology, it is important to pause occasionally and look at how far it has come–where we have...

Introduction Data collection in the field can be stressful when dealing with the unpredictable environments and weather conditions field crews may encounter. With traditional clipboards and paper, any number of mistakes can be made – and transferring this data into a digital system is not only duplicative, it can also be a challenge. ArcGIS Field Maps provides users with the ability to streamline data collection and ensure quality data is being collected in the field. Field M

Power Automate is one of my favorite options for automating GIS workflows. Getting started using Power Automate with ArcGIS is a breeze by using the pre-made templates for basic workflows using the ArcGIS connector or the ArcGIS Survey123 connector to interact with feature layers, geocoding, and survey forms. Over the last year as I’ve been using Power Automate for myself and our clients, a recurring issue kept Popping up with connections to ArcGIS. The maximum time a token u

The Chromium 127 update coming in July 2024, affecting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, will remove mutation events. This will disrupt ArcGIS Enterprise portals in versions 11.2 and earlier. Users must either install patches that will be released by Esri to avoid issues such as blank navigation bars or upgrade to ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3. See the Portal for ArcGIS Application Display Patch page for more information on the status of patches for supported ArcGIS Enterprise versi

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring the safety and security of school environments is paramount. One innovative approach gaining traction is the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for emergency response. By utilizing platforms like ArcGIS Indoors, schools can significantly enhance their preparedness and response strategies. This blog will take a closer look at how GIS technology can transform emergency management in educational setti

Maximizing NG911 Data Integrity with ArcGIS Pro Attribute Rules Having clean NG9-1-1 data is crucial to emergency response entities because it ensures they receive accurate locational information which can lead to faster response times and in turn can save lives. In the world of GIS, attribute rules within ArcGIS Pro play a significant role in upholding this data integrity, particularly when applied to NG9-1-1 datasets. Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, attribut

Reflecting on the year 2000, when I was just 11 years old, I remember the conversations about Y2K and how its potential for digital disaster seemed to be on everyone's mind. At the same time, there was a lot of excitement about the potential power of the internet and digital revolution. Fast forward 24 years and now almost all data is stored digitally in some way, shape, or form. We now have software that harnesses the power of our digital data, connecting various systems thr

The Trimble DA2 is a fantastic tool to upgrade the location accuracy of your utilities. Pairing this device with Esri’s Field Maps application allows you to collect new features and update existing data in your ArcGIS Online web map. Today, I will give a brief introduction to this device and how it can improve your workflows. The DA2 uses the Trimble Catalyst subscription which offers a variety of precision levels depending on what price point works best for you. View the pri

Utility network diagrams serve as visual representations that simplify and symbolically illustrate the components and connections within a utility network, allowing users to focus on critical devices or specific network elements. Unlike traditional geographic views, network diagrams offer a more streamlined and schematic approach, enhancing data management and analysis, especially in complex network environments. These diagrams are based on specific templates and layouts, wit

It is official: Esri has announced that ArcGIS Web AppBuilder will be retired by the end of 2024 and replaced with ArcGIS Experience Builder. All apps built in Web App Builder will need to be rebuilt in Experience Builder, which means it’s time to revitalize your existing web applications and take advantage of the new and exciting features that Experience Builder has to offer. One of the new features that is unique to Experience Builder is the ability to create Sections with

The role of address points as a critical aspect of enhancing response efforts and ensuring public safety exemplifies the evolving landscape of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and emergency management. Address points, the geographical markers representing specific locations or addresses within a GIS database, serve as a fundamental element for emergency response mapping.

When communicating and making user-friendly maps and applications, Points of Interest (POIs) are essential pieces of information. Traditionally, POIs referred to locations that were ‘destinations’, such as landmarks or monuments that people would navigate to, usually over long distances such as by vehicle. Modern POIs with Indoor GIS facilitate navigation and wayfinding inside of buildings, but also provide connectivity, serving as a gateway between your map and your informat

I have been fortunate to have a lifelong career in mapping and GIS. During those 37+ years, I have been part of a multitude of technology...

If your organization is looking for ways to represent parcel lineage with your parcel fabric data, Esri has some options at ArcGIS Pro 3.2. A Link Chart is a visual representation of the relationship between items in the parcel fabric, such as parcels and records. Another option to display parcel lineage is with a Before/After Map Layout in ArcGIS Pro. Link Charts The Parcel Lineage tool is used to create Link Charts, and is found in the Records Gallery of the Parcel Fabric

We are seeing a growing interest within the industry in the process of converting floor plans from CAD or BIM format into GIS format, specifically in Esri’s ArcGIS platform. In this post, our primary focus will be on utilizing ArcGIS Pro tools and features to make the conversion, taking a comprehensive look at the steps involved, with an emphasis on Esri’s ArcGIS Indoors solution. So, let's dive right in! Introduction to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Indoors: ArcGIS Pro is Esri’s fla

ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 arrived with a host of new features and enhancements, marking a significant leap from previous versions. In this post, we'll delve into the key highlights of this release, covering system requirements, notable changes, and the latest functionalities that make ArcGIS Enterprise even more powerful and user-friendly. System Requirements: First, a quick overview of system requirements. ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 no longer supports Windows Server 2012, but requi

Esri released a new ArcGIS Online update in October 2023. You can read their blog about the update here. Below is a quick summary of the updates I found to be the most pertinent: General A new date field can be added to hosted feature layers, allowing date values to be saved without a timestamp (view the blog post here). Web Maps Chart elements in Popups now support custom color schemes. Custom group layers created in the Web Map Viewer can be saved as new items and used in

In today’s rapidly changing world, effective utility management is essential to ensure a reliable supply of services such as water, electricity, and telecommunications. Campuses such as universities, hospitals, and local governments are often overwhelmed with the amount of utilities that lie in small areas or narrow corridors. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool that enables utility companies and organizations to optimize their operations, impr

In the ever-evolving, ever-more-present landscape of emergency management, utilizing the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has become a key resource for rapid and organized response. GIS provides an invaluable toolkit for efficiently handling critical elements in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. In this blog post, I will explore the key components of emergency management preparedness, discuss the advantages of transitioning from analog ma