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Community Development


Green spaces, well-planned roads, recreation, and affordable housing—these features attract people to a community. Planners, economic developers, and urban designers depend on the smart maps and spatial analytics in Esri's ArcGIS software to find the best ways to deliver what people want—a high quality of life and sustainable growth.

SUCCESS STORY

Ease traffic and accelerate business growth

In Johns Creek, Georgia, the city makes data publicly available to enhance the lives of citizens. By sharing public works updates, such as road closures, in the traffic and navigation app Waze, the city helps drivers avoid delays. Using GIS software to give businesses access to data encourages them to develop apps, find new sites, and create services.

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Specialized apps

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See how ArcGIS is driving innovation

  • Smart Communities

    Use forward-thinking policies and procedures to enable data-driven decisions, maintain constant awareness of community activities, and stay connected with your constituents.

  • Green infrastructure

    A framework for sustainable growth

    Preserve and connect open spaces, watersheds, wildlife habitats, parks, and other critical landscapes. Protect the environment. Help the economy thrive. Enhance quality of life.

  • ArcGIS Hub

    ArcGIS Hub is a two-way engagement platform for governments to engage and collaborate with their communities on issues that matter to everyone.
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Upcoming events

  • American Planning Association (APA)

    National Planning Conference

    April 21–24, 2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Partners

Esri partners offer specialized solutions built on ArcGIS to solve your real-world challenges.

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