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CommunityViz Project Highlights  Urban Forest Cost/Benefit Model (Click for details)
Geodata Services, Inc. was awarded a contract with Urban Forestry Division of the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department to develop a growth model and cost/benefit decision support tool for the urban forest in Missoula. The model inputs the municipal tree inventory for the city by neighborhood and allows analysis of different budget alternatives. Costs and benefits, measured in dollars, are based on alternative budgets for planting, pruning, maintenance and removal. Based on a given annual budget and a pruning strategy, the growth over a century in 25 year time periods is calculated by neighborhood, and benefits such as energy savings, rainfall interception, pollution reduction and aesthetics are calculated. Multiple scenarios can be compared to each other via maps, graphs, charts, reports and 3D visualization.  County of Maui Long Range Planning (Click for details)
Geodata Services, Inc. was awarded a contract with the County of Maui, Hawaii to plan and organize the CommunityViz database, getting data sets into the CommunityViz database, set up the CommunityViz analysis and visualization environment, and train the Long Range Planning staff on the use and maintenance of CommunityViz in 2007. The project included a month of onsite training and consultation in system design and implementation, scenario analysis and extensive 3D visualization and modeling. CommunityViz models were developed for application at the Island geographic level, along with the Community plan and Project level, incorporating over 100 components to assist in long range planning goals and objectives. Details will be released in the spring/summer 2008 when the plan is made public.
 Sonoran Institute Residential Growth Model for the Western US (Click for details)
Geodata developed a growth planning and allocation model joined with a geospatial statistical model using random choice logic, combining macro and micro economic and demographic analysis with fine scale distance to amenities and services measures to develop an adaptable model and GIS methodology for predicting and allocating residential growth in the urban interface communities throughout the Western US. The model output was incorporated with CommunityViz software to prepare what if scenario comparison for model parameters and was piloted initially in Dona, Ana County, New Mexico. Subsequent pilot applications are beeing applied to six counties along the southern boundary of Montana.  Highway Wildlife Linkage Area Mapping, Montana and Idaho
Since 2004, Geodata has had contracts with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Idaho Transporation Department and the Idaho Fish and Game to develop highway wildlife linkage areas in western Montana and the entire state of Idaho. These project involved comprehensive geospatial modeling of ecosystem level wildlife linkage for large carnivores and big game species, collection of base data on species, vegetation, imagery, and structures and urban infrastructure and developing a comprehensive GIS data set as a basis for collaborative workshops. Geodata analysts suppoted biologists, engineers, planners and NGO partners in a series of 10 workshops with collaborative GIS support and followup to map existing linkage areas for wildlife conservation ecosystem linkage and public safety.
 Hunchy, Queensland, Australia Evaluating Rural Economic Opportunity
Scott Lieske with the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, Spatial Information Services, Pty Ltd, and assistance from Geodata Services, Inc.advised in scenario planning and 3D visualization in order to help rural landholders evaluate economic opportunity under the changes brought about by the 2005South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan. The analysis interpreted the new legal framework to yield parcel specific results for agriculture, forestry and residential development suitability. Landholders found the 3D scenes to be an immediately and intuitively understandable way of communicate planning and development ideas.  Hinterland Greenfield Development, Queensland, Australia
Geodata Services, the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center and Spatial Information Services developed demonstration scenarios and an analysis framework for exploring alternatives and incorporating a wide range of public opinion in a politically contentious greenfield development. The analysis framework was based upon a large suite of indicators, land sensitivity, site developability and a sketch tool which allows planners with minimal GIS experience to alter scenarios and determine the impacts of their changes.
 Gosford, New South Wales, Australia Urban Re Development
Geodata Services developed and conducted a multi-day training exercise and pilot project in Gosford, for ESRI Australia. Working with local government council GIS staff and planners, the project incorporated developer contributions models and commercial and residential development scenarios. The analysis and training included 2D and 3D modeling components.  Butte-Silver Bow County – Montana Economic Development and Transportation Planning
Geodata provided the Butte-Silver Bow County, Montana with CommunityViz 3D training and data development assistance. The work focused on economic development and downtown revitalization, transportation planning and visualizing changes in arterial road alignment. Additional elements included affordable housing and scenario development of residential build out and reconstruction.  Steamboat Springs, Colorado Community Fire Protection Plans and CommunityViz Firewise Program
Geodata Services, Inc. developed an integrated community planning software model and program revolving around the National Fire Protection Association Firewise structural fire assessment process. We also developed an interactive web mapping program and homeowner calculator, serving as an educational tool for “what if” simulation by homeowners, and as a delivery mechanism for their homes rating in the community Firewise program. Geodata conducted a complete GIS based Firewise assessment of all homes in the Steamboat Fire District (approximately 5,000) and developed and pilot tested field home audit procedures and data collection techniques for implementation by local fire staff. Read more...  Montana Forest Stewardship Program
Geodata Services won a statewide contract to implement a statewide assessment of forest stewardship potential for non-industrial forest managers and landowners. A model was developed with statewide coverage for vegetation, wildlife, population characteristics, insect and disease, economic variables and other factors, and a regional assessment, supplemented by a CommunityViz scenario analysis was conducted. The project used CommunityViz scenario software to apply a weighted average mole to a large regional ecosystem analysis. This project was an innovative approach to a White House Initiative for Health Forest Initiatives in the US.  US Fish and Wildlife Service Strategic Planning Process
Geodata supported USFWS staff from Montana and Wyoming in a strategic planning process analyzing listed species, migratory birds, native habitat, landscape factors, adjoining conservation and protected lands and public/private partnerships for 5th code watersheds throughout the two states. Geodata provided in meeting GIS support and analysis, and custom Internet map services for peer review of results. The project used CommunityViz scenario software to apply a weighted average mole to a large regional ecosystem analysis. We also completed a similar process for the Platte basin watershed in parts of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming.  Heart of the Rockies Initiative Land Trust Working Group
Geodata has developed custom GIS tools based on Internet mapping software targeted at land trusts professionals and partners who are not trained as GIS specialists. The project was based on a foundation of work developed by a consortium of 22 land trusts that formed the Heart of the Rockies Initiative. This collaborative effort coordinated land protection strategies throughout the region to for high priority private land conservation easements in areas of ecological connectivity and traditional high quality agriculture, forestry and historic values. The consortium prepared a detailed collaborative conservation strategy for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for several national foundations, and is in the process of preparing a similar strategy for the Northern Continental Divide ecosystem. CommunityViz software was used in build out analysis for projecting growth estimates in critical habitats. |
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