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Esri Redistricting is a web-based software that enables governments, advocates, and citizens to complete and share regulation-compliant redistricting plans. Using the power of Esri’s ArcGIS software and dataset components, Esri Redistricting provides comprehensive tools for plan creation, management, visualization, editing, and collaboration. Labelling Counties While before you may have needed to bring in a separate layer to label the counties in the area you are working with, you now have the option to label counties within the application. This functionality can be found under the Themes button under the Create tab. Click advanced and select label counties to bring in county outlines and labels. You can change the size of the font and color of the labels and lines to make them more visible. Updating the Homepage in the Admin Console In the admin console you now have the option to customize the homepage of the application to match your organization’s needs. Creating Regional Plans In the new release, we have implemented functionality that allows for you to merge multiple regional plans into a statewide plan, ensuring that no geographies are assigned to multiple districts. See the video below for a more detailed explanation of this process. New auto-save capability to allow for recovery in case of unintentional tab closure or internet connectivity problems Plan histograms and plan distribution charts can now show more than 50 districts. Publishing map packages is now publishing a plan package ... View more

If transparency and public engagement are important elements in your community, be sure to watch this recording and learn how Esri Redistricting, a complete software solution for redistricting, can make the redistricting process easier for you.   #Esriredistricting   redistricting redistrictingplans #transparency,   gerrymandering ... View more

1.  Which browsers are officially supported by the Esri Redistricting software? Safari, Firefox, MS Edge, and Chrome.  IE 11 will not be supported moving forward. 2. Can I use my own boundary for my Redistricting process, or do I need to use the standard Census data? No, if using the single-seat (SaaS) implementation via ArcGIS online, however you can use your custom data as reference. Yes, if using the on-Premise or Managed Cloud Services version; the data can be customized to fit your redistricting solution as needed. 3. If using a Managed Cloud Services Redistricting solution, what is the standard infrastructure for a single server setup? Standard data storage is up to 500 GB Single cloud ArcGIS Server with 4 virtual computing units and 32 GB of Virtual memory Hosting period 12 months Up to 100 active users Target system availability = 95% Full weekly backups (incremental daily backups) Long term backup for 30 days Daily syncs with your data into your Cloud instance Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (or newer) operating system ArcGIS Enterprise licensing System Monitoring 24/7 with Esri COTS hosted software Operation support 24/7 from MCS 4. What is the advantage of using Esri redistricting solution vs. competitor software? Esri's Redistricting solution is a web-based solution that requires no software installation and is scale-able based on total users. Esri’s Enterprise Redistricting solution allows public participation in the redistricting process to ensure full transparency to the public. 5. Can a "Plan Population" summary report be exported to CSV or other formats for additional analysis?  There is not an "export to CSV" option; however, you can export to an Excel file, then "Save as" CSV". Other export formats are available such as HTML, PDF, and Excel files.  6. Can all plans be exported to shapefile and block equivalency files all at once? No, there is no bulk export of shapefiles or block equivalency files function. Only single exports of each redistricting plan are available currently.  7. Can I use my existing ArcGIS Online account for the Redistricting trial software? No. To use the free 21-day trial , you need to create a new ArcGIS Online account using the activation email you receive after submitting the form. If you want to use an existing ArcGIS Online account, please reach out to your Esri Account Manager and/or customer service representative and request to activate a Redistricting evaluation and provision licenses to the app via ArcGIS Online. 8. What is the difference between the free Districting for ArcGIS ArcMap extension vs. the Esri Redistricting SaaS option?   Districting for ArcGIS Esri Redistricting SaaS version Requires ArcMap Up-to-date web browser Not menu driven – no UI Robust UI specifically for political redistricting. Does not ship with Census P.L. data Comes with past and current P.L. 94-171 data Required GIS background and experience GIS experience not required Can work with other polygon data, such as work zones, school attendance zones, Police Beats. Is locked to P.L. data.  Can create other districts but only based on Census geography. Free, but requires ArcMap SaaS pricing = $4,500 Users must provide their own data to complete a district plan or boundary Access to Esri Living Atlas and ArcGIS Online via Esri Redistricting app No Esri support or active product development SaaS version has Esri support included   9. Does Esri Redistricting handle a large number of users if my jurisdiction requires public participation (ex: 2000 users)?    The foundation of Esri Redistricting resides upon ArcGIS Enterprise. The Esri Redistricting solution was designed such that the browser client does most of the heavy lifting which reduces the load on the ArcGIS Server in the background. Because of this, the Esri Redistricting application won't be the bottleneck in the system architecture. If there is concern over the number of users accessing the software, it may be suggested that an additional 4-core server be included to allow your system to auto-scale if necessary. #esri redistricting‌ #redistricting‌ #gerrymandering‌ #transparency‌ ... View more

If transparency and public engagement are important elements in your community, be sure to sign up for the upcoming webinar and learn how Esri Redistricting, a complete software solution for redistricting, can make the redistricting process easier for you. Webinar title: Delivering a Modern Redistricting Solution Webinar date: October 28, 2020 | 10 am - 11 am PDT Sign up here.  #Esriredistricting redistricting redistrictingplans #transparency, gerrymandering ... View more

Esri User Conference 2020 has many virtual sessions across hundreds of topics. Below is a focused agenda to help you navigate your way to ArcGIS Monitor activities.   **Note: Please  register as all-access attendee to watch sessions and participate in the virtual expo at Esri UC 2020!**     Join us LIVE on   Tuesday, July 14, at 8:40 am PDT   ArcGIS Monitor: An Introduction  technical workshop Session ID: 10337 ArcGIS Enterprise administrators require effective monitoring solutions to meet the growing demand for feature-rich, highly available and performing ArcGIS solutions. In this session, you will learn to configure and diagnose the root causes of typical cases, e.g. performance, uptime and infrastructure problems using ArcGIS Monitor . Who should attend this session? GIS Managers, GIS Administrators, IT Managers, IT Administrators, Users with enterprise implementations ...............................................................................................................................................................................................   Virtual Showcase   Monday, July 13           12:05 PM–3:50 PM PDT Tuesday, July 14           7:30 AM–9:40 AM and 11:10 AM–3:50 PM PDT Wednesday, July 15     7:30 AM–9:40 AM and 11:10 AM–3:50 PM PDT   For ArcGIS Monitor questions and demos   visit Booth ID : SH-19-01   to   Chat or Schedule a Meeting   with a product expert. (Located in the ArcGIS Enterprise area)   ..............................................................................................................................................................................................   ArcGIS Monitor Resources:   Overview of ArcGIS Monitor   YouTube Playlist Twitter Get Started with Using ArcGIS Monitor Access Latest Downloads Use this Demo Site to See What ArcGIS Monitor Can Do Contact the team anytime at  arcgismonitor@esri.com   “See” you at UC! ... View more

Recording from 2020 (virtual) Developer Summit is now available! ArcGIS administrators require effective monitoring solutions to meet the growing demand for feature-rich, highly available and performing ArcGIS solutions. Hear from Andrew Sakowicz and Evan Mosby on how to install, configure, and diagnose the root causes of typical cases, e.g. performance, uptime and infrastructure problems. ... View more

Get expert review of your electric/gas data at the Esri GeoConX conference (Oct 27-30).  A data health check is a free 45-minute service provided by an Esri expert, who will review and analyze your GIS data, focusing on features and attributes. Staff will review key errors detected. If you are editing data in geometric network and/or planning to migrate to the Utility Network, you must take advantage of this opportunity. Sign-up for an appointment right away.  Electric and Gas Esri GeoConX Utility Network #electric #gas #gisdataquality ... View more