GIS Applications in Healthcare - Jane Garb, Baystate Health
Baystate Health has been recognized for its innovative and wide-ranging use of GIS in health, from research to direct patient care to disaster preparedness. We describe some of the ways in Baystate Health has applied GIS in healthcare, with a focus on spatial statistics. Some of the challenges in using healthcare data in GIS will also be discussed.
Status of Town Parcels Database and Parcel Data Standard - Leslie Pelch, VCGI
VCGI and the Regional Planning Commissions are working together to put municipal parcel data on the web for easy access by everyone. Learn more about the current state of the data, the process that brought it to the web, and current efforts to develop a parcel data standard for Vermont.
ArcGIS Online - Mark Scott, ESRI
ArcGIS.com is your free Software-as-a-Service application which allows you to create, manage, save, and share maps and data on ArcGIS Online. Learn how to store and share data in the form of Map and Layer Packages. Create and share maps with the ArcGIS.com Viewer and ArcGIS Explorer Online. Embed your maps into your own web pages or using a free template. Esri staff will demonstrate these features as well as discuss future development plans.
Asset Management in Montpelier - Todd Law, City of Montpelier
The City of Montpelier Public Works Department hired college interns to utilize a highly accurate GPS unit and GIS software to map its utility systems and provide an inventory and assessment of the infrastructure.
Mapbook Functionality in ArcGIS 10 - Dan Currier, Central VT RPC
Do you have a need to create mapbooks for a project you are working on? ArcGIS 10 now includes a mapbook tool that's quick to set up and includes some improved text options that make developing your layout a cinch. So come and see just how quickly you can get started using this new mapbook functionality for your project.
Using ESRI's Community Maps Program to Jump Start Your Web Mapping - Pam Brangan and Melanie Needle, Chittenden County RPC
As CCRPC considered how to implement an online mapping service for the region, we found an opportunity to check out ArcServer, receive some training and develop a base map through ESRI’s Community Maps Program. We’ll share with the audience our impressions of the Community Maps program – its pluses and minus’. We’ll share our completed Community Map as well as how we intent to use it beyond as a part of the World Topographic Map on ESRI’s website.
BroadbandVT.org and the Data Behind the Maps - Steve Sharp, VCGI
This presentation will introduce you to the www.BroadbandVT.org website and what is has to offer. It will also provide an overview of how the interactive broadband maps works, and the data behind the maps.
Future of the VSDP - Leslie Pelch, VCGI
Let's talk about the future of the VT Spatial Data Partnership and whether there are better options for membership in a professional organization!
What's New in ArcGIS 10 - Mark Scott, ESRI
ArcGIS 10 introduces a host of new features to make the ArcGIS system more productive and powerful than ever. Esri staff will demonstrate new desktop features in the user interface, editing environment, and map production capabilities. See powerful new spatial analysis tools and functions. Also learn how to leverage Amazon Cloud Computing, and ArcGIS Mobile to take your maps beyond the desktop.
Cartographic Tips for ArcGIS - Jonathan Brooks, Esri
This session will provide concepts and techniques allowing you to make professional-looking maps easily. Effectively using styles and symbols — both out-of-the-box and customized — will be demonstrated. Discover how to add contrast to your maps using figure-ground techniques such as vignettes. Learn how to automate your cartography using map templates, ArcPy, and data-driven pages.
Enterprise GIS in VT - Steve Sharp, VCGI; Angus McCusker, E-911 Board; Jarrod Harper, VELCO
This presentation will give you a taste for some of the enterprise-level GIS implementations inside and outside of state government. Steve Sharp will talk about the State's Enterprise GIS Initiative and efforts to enhance the efficient use of GIS in state government. Angus McCusker will talk about E-911's enterprise-level implementation, and Jarrod Harper will introduce attendees to VELCO's enterprise GIS.
E911 Website Tour - Angus McCusker, E-911 Board
This quick presentation will introduce you to the e911.vermont.gov website and how to get the most out of the E911 data. Discover how to get updated E911 PMF Maps, PDF Atlas Maps and GIS data online. A brief review of the E911 database flattening will be covered as well.
Vermont Aerial Photo Collections: Scanning for Improved Access and Data Preservation - George Springston, Norwich University; Scott Reilly, VT State Archives; Sean MacFaden, UVM Spatial Analysis Lab
In this session we will discuss the status of the aerial photo collections within the state, discuss methods and specifications for scanning and storage, identify interested institutions and agencies, and brainstorm possible sources of funding.
NEURISA - Steve Sharp, VCGI
This presentation will introduce you to the New England Chapter of the Urban & Regional Information Systems Association and affiliated organizations (GISCorp and GISCI).