Christopher Thomas is the director of Government Marketing at Esri. He is a subject matter expert in government, technology, geographic information systems, marketing, and global business development. His books include GIS for Decision Support and Public Policy Making, Standards for Success: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, and Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government.Keith Mann is a principal content strategist for Esri Press. He is a writer, developmental editor, and contributor to books, such as the GIS for Science series and the Applying GIS series of books, including Delivering Water and Power, Building a Smarter Community, Moving Forward, Valuing Place and Purpose, and Designing Our Future.

• IntroductionHow to use this bookPART 1: PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGNShowing the community what is possible: Oshkosh, WisconsinUnderstanding the impacts of new development: Seattle, WashingtonUsing Green infrastructure to fuel smarter growth Name: Richland County, South CarolinaUncovering the visual patterns of affordable housing: Honolulu, HawaiiGetting started with GISPART 2: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYPrioritizing repairs on roadways with GIS: District of Columbia, United StatesStrengthening data collection workflows: City of Salina, CaliforniaModernizing wastewater management: Ontwa Township, MichiganImproving operations with mobile GIS: City of Santa Barbara, CaliforniaGetting started with GISPART 3: DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONSCreating a single, shared source of information: Texas Department of Parks and WildlifeImproving financial transparency: City of Topeka, KansasIncreasing data value with location analytics: City of Sacramento, CaliforniaMeeting the needs of modern citizens: Coral Gables, FloridaGetting started with GISPART 4: CIVIC INCLUSIONReaching more people with accessible data: City of Johns Creek, GeorgiaCreating an innovative, inclusive city: City of Brampton, OntarioSupporting Minority-Owned Businesses: City of San Rafael, CaliforniaBringing Equity and Social Justice into Focus: King County, WashingtonGetting started with GISContributors

Christopher Thomas is the director of Government Marketing at Esri. He is a subject matter expert in government, technology, geographic information systems, marketing, and global business development. His books include GIS for Decision Support and Public Policy Making, Standards for Success: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, and Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government.Keith Mann is a principal content strategist for Esri Press. He is a writer, developmental editor, and contributor to books, such as the GIS for Science series and the Applying GIS series of books, including Delivering Water and Power, Building a Smarter Community, Moving Forward, Valuing Place and Purpose, and Designing Our Future.

• IntroductionHow to use this bookPART 1: PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGNShowing the community what is possible: Oshkosh, WisconsinUnderstanding the impacts of new development: Seattle, WashingtonUsing Green infrastructure to fuel smarter growth Name: Richland County, South CarolinaUncovering the visual patterns of affordable housing: Honolulu, HawaiiGetting started with GISPART 2: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYPrioritizing repairs on roadways with GIS: District of Columbia, United StatesStrengthening data collection workflows: City of Salina, CaliforniaModernizing wastewater management: Ontwa Township, MichiganImproving operations with mobile GIS: City of Santa Barbara, CaliforniaGetting started with GISPART 3: DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONSCreating a single, shared source of information: Texas Department of Parks and WildlifeImproving financial transparency: City of Topeka, KansasIncreasing data value with location analytics: City of Sacramento, CaliforniaMeeting the needs of modern citizens: Coral Gables, FloridaGetting started with GISPART 4: CIVIC INCLUSIONReaching more people with accessible data: City of Johns Creek, GeorgiaCreating an innovative, inclusive city: City of Brampton, OntarioSupporting Minority-Owned Businesses: City of San Rafael, CaliforniaBringing Equity and Social Justice into Focus: King County, WashingtonGetting started with GISContributors

Christopher Thomas is the director of Government Marketing at Esri. He is a subject matter expert in government, technology, geographic information systems, marketing, and global business development. His books include GIS for Decision Support and Public Policy Making, Standards for Success: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, and Building a Smarter Community: GIS for State and Local Government.Keith Mann is a principal content strategist for Esri Press. He is a writer, developmental editor, and contributor to books, such as the GIS for Science series and the Applying GIS series of books, including Delivering Water and Power, Building a Smarter Community, Moving Forward, Valuing Place and Purpose, and Designing Our Future.

• IntroductionHow to use this bookPART 1: PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGNShowing the community what is possible: Oshkosh, WisconsinUnderstanding the impacts of new development: Seattle, WashingtonUsing Green infrastructure to fuel smarter growth Name: Richland County, South CarolinaUncovering the visual patterns of affordable housing: Honolulu, HawaiiGetting started with GISPART 2: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYPrioritizing repairs on roadways with GIS: District of Columbia, United StatesStrengthening data collection workflows: City of Salina, CaliforniaModernizing wastewater management: Ontwa Township, MichiganImproving operations with mobile GIS: City of Santa Barbara, CaliforniaGetting started with GISPART 3: DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONSCreating a single, shared source of information: Texas Department of Parks and WildlifeImproving financial transparency: City of Topeka, KansasIncreasing data value with location analytics: City of Sacramento, CaliforniaMeeting the needs of modern citizens: Coral Gables, FloridaGetting started with GISPART 4: CIVIC INCLUSIONReaching more people with accessible data: City of Johns Creek, GeorgiaCreating an innovative, inclusive city: City of Brampton, OntarioSupporting Minority-Owned Businesses: City of San Rafael, CaliforniaBringing Equity and Social Justice into Focus: King County, WashingtonGetting started with GISContributors