Esri Public Works Blog

Read the Q&A blog and watch the recording from our recent webinar, Improving Operational Efficiency with Real-Time Mapping Solutions.

For the first time ever, Esri is bringing the latest techniques on how ArcGIS can support the entire Public Works mission directly to our users with the Esri Public Works Seminar Series. Spend a day learning how you can uncover hidden value in your GIS and integrate advanced technologies like AI, 3D, real-time, digital twins, and drones into your business.

Space is limited. Sign up now. Please monitor this site as more locations will be added.

https://www.esri.com/en-us/c/industry/public-works/next-gen-public-works-seminar-series

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Northern California has created an award-winning, ArcGIS-powered app for hikers.

https://www.esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/government/stories/award-winning-app-redefines-trail-accessib...

Parks are more than just green spaces; they’re the heart of our communities, fostering healthier lives and building climate resilience. But here’s the catch: for parks to take care of us, we need to take care of them. That’s where dedicated professionals in parks and recreation come in. They work tirelessly to ensure community parks are not just beautiful, but also sustainable and long-lasting.

Managing parks is no small feat. It’s a multifaceted job that requires a comprehensive approach to keep green spaces thriving. Park management is inherently a location-based business, involving everything from maintaining trails and facilities to playground inspections and ensuring public safety. However, professionals in this field often face challenges such as manual workflows based on paper, PDFs, and spreadsheets, delayed response times, compliance risks, budget constraints, and a lack of transparency.

To tackle these challenges, many parks and recreation organizations are turning to advanced geospatial tools like ArcGIS and OpenGov Asset Management. These tools make park management more efficient, ensuring that our parks continue to benefit us for generations to come. For instance, two Texas cities, Plano and Arlington, have successfully implemented these solutions, helping them to overcome these challenges and run smarter park operations.

Join us for a live webinar showcasing Esri's real-time mapping solutions for mowing, street sweeping, and winter weather operations. Register now!

Please join me, OpenGov & staff from Plano, TX & Arlington, TX for a Smart Parks webinar Tu March 4, 11AM-12PM Central on Elevating Maintenance with Cartegraph Asset Management & ArcGIS

https://opengov.com/resources/smart-parks-smarter-tools-elevating-maintenance-with-cartegraph-asset-...

Employees in Oak Hill, West Virginia, are using maps, imagery, and mobile apps to track the development and organization of Needleseye Park, providing stakeholders with greater transparency about the park’s progress.

The Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) employs a comprehensive and transparent approach to snow removal, using real-time GIS technology to solve operational challenges and ensure efficient service delivery.

The Public Works Department for the City of Salem in Oregon has built a robust drone program that offers services ranging from utility inspections to community engagement, all while fully leveraging the latest in GIS technology.

In Logan, Utah, the Public Works Department (Logan Public Works) serves 55,000 residents and provides services for water (including culinary, storm, and wastewater), fleet, streets, facilities, and engineering groups. Faced with aging technology stacks, the department has recently found success by doubling down on its ArcGIS investment and consolidating technology stacks with a modern asset management system centered on geographic information system (GIS) technology.