topic Re: GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization in Esri Young Professionals Network Networking

GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization

BrittainCorbett — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:37:52 GMT

It is nice to meet you all! I am new to the Esri YPN group. I had heard about this group for years, but decided to join after attending the Esri UC this month.

My name is Brittain Corbett. I am currently a graduate student studing urban planning at the University of Utah with key interests in urban informatics, smart growth technology, land use planning, transit-oriented development, and transportation demand management. I hope to connect with many of you here! Feel free to follow me on LinkedIn: Brittain Corbett | LinkedIn

As a side note, I am refining my portfolio in preparation of graduating next year. Can I see some examples you have used and have found to be successful to creating a successful portfolio?

Re: GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization

vivianleilani — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:54:33 GMT

Feel free to take a look at mine! https://www.vivianleilani.com/gis-portfolio

There's also a great YPN webinar about building your portfolio, you can check out the recording here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/webinars/corporate-programs/building-a-gis-portfolio-that-opens-doors-webinar

Re: GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization

RosemaryBoone — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:21:17 GMT

Hi @BrittainCorbett - Olivia Koch has a great example here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/64b637d6ada5425e84af55f996136097

Re: GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization

HendyMayumi — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:52:22 GMT

Hi Brittain, welcome to the Esri YPN community! Your interests in urban informatics and data visualization are very interesting. Have you considered using ArcGIS StoryMaps to present your urban planning projects and explain both the methodology and the impact of your analysis? I think it could help make your portfolio more engaging and accessible. I look forward to seeing your work!

Re: GIS Connects Urban Planning and Data Visualization

BrittainCorbett — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:51:49 GMT

Thank you! This is very helpful.