Paper Producing the Urban Atlas for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Author: Donald Worley
Organization: Maricopa Association of Governments

302 North 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
USA

Phone: 602-254-6300
Fax: 602-254-6490
dworley@mag.maricopa.gov

As the regional planning agency for the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) represents one of the most rapidly growing areas in the country. MAG is frequently asked for data and maps to show physical features, the built environment, demographics, employment, government activities, and urban services. The Urban Atlas brings together a wide range of information used in regional planning and of potential interest to the general public. This presentation will focus on the methods used and lessons learned in assembling and disseminating the information gathered.