Jenny Rauch from Dublin, Ohio, joins Keith to talk about how the Envision Dublin Community Plan that got her planning team recognition in a local parade. Dublin planners leveraged GIS and data visualization to guide stakeholder conversations, simplify complex planning issues, and foster a collaborative, data-informed process that shaped their new community plan. Check out the plan. Get the guide to using ArcGIS as a planning system.

Keith is joined by Melissa Taylor, the Director of Transportation Planning/MPO Coordinator for Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency to discuss her award winning 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. If you haven't downloaded the new ebook yet, you can find it here.

Keith is joined by 2025 Planning Directors Summit speaker, Tom Hopper from Massachusetts Housing Partnership, to talk about the Residensity tool. This tool helps local communities meet compliance for a region-wide transit-oriented housing mandate by visualizing density levels across the state.MassGIS MBTA Communities EOHLCTODEX siteMassachusetts Housing PartnershipResidensity

What's worse: public comment or 12 year-olds before lunchtime? In this episode Keith is joined by 2025 Planning Directors Summit speakers Rodney Chatman and Nicole Galasso from Forward Pinellas to compare the teaching and planning professions as they talk about their Indian Rocks Beach and North Greenwood projects.Don't miss their presentation at Planning Directors Summit, request to attend here. Get new stories delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Community Development eBrief.

Whether it's your first time at the Esri User Conference or your tenth, tune into this episode to learn about what's new and what you don't want to miss this year!Register for the Planning & Community Development SIG here. Access the custom agenda here.

Join us as we sit down with Jason Jordan, Principal for Public Affairs at the American Planning Association, to explore the evolving federal policy landscape and its implications for planners. From emerging near-term legislative priorities to the broader challenges posed by shifting political dynamics, Jason offers expert insight into how federal decisions shape local and regional planning efforts. Whether you're a public-sector planner, consultant, or policy advocate, this conversation will shed light on the importance of staying engaged with the federal policy environment—and what it means for the future of planning. Also, update on the 2025 Esri Planning Directors Summit!Learn more about the APA Advocacy Network here. Request to attend the 2025 Planning Directors Summit here.

The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a winner of the APA's National Planning Award. Blaize Rai Nelson from the Charlotte Data Analytics & Visualization Team joins us on the podcast to discuss how the city used GIS to inform and gain stakeholder buy-in across the city. 2040 Comp PlanComp Plan StoryMap

Join us as Keith dives into the highly anticipated American Planning Association's National Planning Conference. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about planning and development and the future of our communities.Esri will be at booth #901, showcasing an incredible lineup of demo theater presentations that you definitely won't want to miss! From cutting-edge GIS technology to innovative planning solutions, our experts will be there to share insights and answer your questions. This is your exclusive sneak peek of what to expect at the conference and learn how Esri is shaping the future of planning and development.

You never want a natural disaster to hit your community, but what happens when it does? Join Marie Schliecher, James Burton, and Mat Starley from the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) as they discuss how they used drone imaging and 3D modeling in ArcGIS Urban to rebuild a historic district after an earthquake shook the city of Magna, Utah. Discover the innovative ways GIS technology supported urban planning and recovery efforts.In this episode, you will learn:How MSD leveraged drone technology and GIS to rebuild a downtownThe role of 3D modeling in urban planning and reconstructionInsights on using GIS to gain stakeholder buy-in and engage the publicAdditional Resources:Visit theArcGIS Experience Builder site Marie discussedSubmit your GIS success story hereUpcoming Event: James Burton will be leading a workshop on Drone Imagery Collection and Processing at the Utah Geographic Information Council 2025 Conference on May 12.

The City of Dallas, TX recently adopted ForwardDallas 2.0, but not without some significant hurdles to clear. Lawrence Agu, Chief Planner for the city, talks about the department’s engagement process and what they had to overcome to get resident input and buy-in. Plus, a recap of the Esri Planning Directors Summit. Read more about the Planning Directors Summit: here.