Reinventing Planning
Reinventing Planning
Reinventing Planning
Ep 7 | Rebuilding Magna Takes a Drone (or Two)
23 minutes Posted Feb 10, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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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 downtown
  • The role of 3D modeling in urban planning and reconstruction
  • Insights on using GIS to gain stakeholder buy-in and engage the public


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Upcoming 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.