ArcGIS Online Blog

In this article, we’ll break down the basics of new true curve drawing tools. Whether you’re mapping winding roads, updating boundaries, or digitizing cul-de-sacs, these tools allow you to draw true curves that maintain their shape. We’ll walk through the ABCs of each tool so you can get started using them right away.New bezier curve segment tool in ArcGIS Online

Learn how MassDOT Aeronautics built a centralized data hub powered by ArcGIS that makes high-resolution drone imagery more accessible. Read the article

 
Date & Time: Wed, Apr 15 | 9:00 AM PT

Today your favorite Creative Champions (TM) Waffle Connoisseurs are back, and hungrier than ever. Read more to learn how to apply the waffle approach to designing GIS workflows.

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Configure It Out: A recurring series where we discuss how to foster and apply creativity, out of the box thinking, problem solving, and more to app configuration and design.  

GIS in a Minute is a series of one‑minute videos that offers a quick and visual way to discover and learn more about useful capabilities in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.

What could your organization do with a photorealistic 3D view of the world? 🌍 

The Google Photorealistic 3D Basemap (Beta) helps planners, analysts, and storytellers visualize cities, terrain, and projects with stunning realism. 
🔗Learn how to get started https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-online/announcements/experience-the-google-photore…  

Watch this GIS in Higher Education Chat on “Performing Raster Analysis using ArcGIS Living Atlas Imagery Layers in ArcGIS Online,” taking place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT).

We’re rolling out new updates to help organizations work with the most accurate location data. This release brings: 

• Updated Standard Demographics across Western and Eastern Europe, plus new Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) boundaries 

• Refreshed Advanced Demographics for Germany, Japan, and Thailand 

• New U.S. crime and traffic data 

• Latest U.S. Business Summaries  

• Reminder: SIC‑based business summaries and Esri Tapestry Segmentation retire in 2026—now is the time to migrate. 

Learn more in the What’s New blog.  

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