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Exploring the Power of GIS: Understanding Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are essential tools used to store, analyze, and visualize spatial data. Whether for managing customer complaints or analyzing municipal utilities, GIS provides valuable insights across various sectors including businesses, government, and local agencies. This innovative technology enables interactive mapping and database-driven analysis, allowing users to craft 3D models and perform network analysis. Discover how GIS impacts communities like Lake Forest, where a population of 20,000 benefits from data-driven decision-making. For more information, visit www.gis.com.

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Exploring the Power of GIS: Understanding Geographic Information Systems

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  1. That Thing You Do: GIS Geographic Information Systems

  2. So what exactly is GIS? • Interactive Mapping • Database Driven • Stores, Analyzes Data • For more information, visit www.gis.com

  3. Who uses GIS? • Businesses • McDonalds’ McGIS • Walgreens • Government • Federal, State & Local • Government funded agencies • Everyone! • Ever used Mapquest?

  4. My GIS at Lake Forest • About Lake Forest • Population = 20,000 • Area = 17 Sq. Miles

  5. My GIS at Lake Forest • Mapping Customer Complaints

  6. My GIS at Lake Forest • 3 Dimensional Modeling

  7. My GIS at Lake Forest • Underground Utilities layered using GIS

  8. My GIS at Lake Forest • Network Analysis

  9. Laura Przybylo City of Lake Forest przybylol@cityoflakeforest.com GIS Example

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