Abstract

University of Redlands Community Map
Track: Mapping and Visualization
Authors: Rocky Bundy

The driving forces behind Esri's Community Maps program are very similar to those of all GIS users: the desire for accurate, available, transparent and cost efficient information. In an attempt to further populate the Community Maps program on ArcGIS Online, a map of the University of Redlands was produced and contributed to Esri. This report explains the necessary steps of satisfying the dual uses of Esri's Community Maps population and the University of Redlands' facility management. Data collection, layer creation and geodatabase organization resulting in a community map production that eliminates duplication efforts by interested parties in the University of Redlands performing future analysis. Although not new, the Community Map Program is a direct result of public participation in GIS which has provided monumental leaps in placing this technological tool and its information into the mainstream. Continued success is dependent upon participation and contribution of data or map population.