Latest Contributions by AdamCarnow

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. Read the rest of the article here. ... View more

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. Read the rest of the article here. ... View more

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. Read more in the article online: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/salem-public-works-pioneers-drones-as-a-service-program/   ... View more

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. Read more in the article online: https://www.esri.com/en-us/lg/industry/public-works/stories/enterprise-gis-drives-public-works-efficiencies-city-of-logan   ... View more

I had the privilege to publish two articles in the January issue of the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) magazine, APWA Reporter. This issue is dedicated to Technology. This article on The Most Important Part of Technology Projects is People, aligns with our Path to Geospatial Excellence pillar of Engagement. In the article I discuss the roles of People, Process, and Technology, as well as the concepts of Digital Transformation, Change Management, and Technology Adoption. ... View more

The January issue of the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) magazine, APWA Reporter, is out. This issue is dedicated to Technology. Public Works is a location-based business, as such, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is foundational technology to support the mission. GIS is the mission-critical enterprise IT system that is designed to turn location data into insight that fuels better efficiencies and decision making. The importance of GIS in public works is echoed throughout this month’s magazine. Read the rest of the blog online.   ... View more

Check out this article about how Eagan, MN is using ArcGIS and Microsoft products to modernize their reporting processes. https://apwa.partica.online/reporter/september-2024/pwx/going-from-manual-workflows-to-modern-data-practices-with-live-reports   ... View more

The American Public Works Association’s 2024 PWX Conference was September 8-10 in Atlanta, Georgia. Thousands of Public Works professionals from across the globe convened to learn, share, network, compete, and have some fun supporting the theme of Advancing Quality of Life for All. As we have for decades, Esri was there to support this important event in many ways. We presented, participated in APWA leadership for the newly formed Technology Committee, and met with our partners and users at our booth sharing how GIS is powering Next Generation Public Works. Read more here: https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/blog/articles/the-esri-experience-at-pwx-2024/ ... View more

Great use of ArcGIS StoryMaps by Hamilton, Ontario Public Works to communicate CIP information to the public. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/ca3c5b21679a45eda5f4a05b8a508c85   ... View more

If you work in the field and/or support field operations and are active on LinkedIn, join the Esri Field Operations Group. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14131259/   ... View more

APWA has announced the 2024 award winners. Congratulations to all and a special shout out to Windsor, CO for their Asset Management Award given to them for their integration of multiple systems to support better asset management. Read more in the link below. https://apwa.partica.online/reporter/september-2024/inside-apwa/2024-apwa-award-winners   ... View more

How to Thrive as a One-Person GIS Department by @MollyCasey    https://community.esri.com/t5/esri-young-professionals-network-blog/how-to-thrive-as-a-one-person-gis-department/bc-p/1511648   ... View more