Tag: GIS

  • How to Improve Walkability

    How to Improve Walkability

    Walkability usually refers to how urban and how likely people are to walk in an area. There are many definitions and metrics for walkability. Urban scientists often measure block size or distance between intersections. One of the more highly rated mainstream sources on walkability is Jeff Speck with his book Walkable City and more recently,…

  • How to Calculate and Visualize Value per Acre in Your City

    How to Calculate and Visualize Value per Acre in Your City

    One of the more important factors affecting long-term community resiliency is whether the city can afford to provide the services residents expect. Chuck Marone of Strong Towns always says if you lose money on each transaction, you don’t make up for it on volume. One of the easiest ways to get a big picture view…