The magic of maps: the federal push to digitize mapping efforts in rural counties across the country
Luis Bettencourt, a professor at the University of Chicago
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Mapping digital benefits delivery
Jennifer Phillips, with the Digital Benefits Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation, explains her group's new benefits directory.
Gov. Newsom orders updates to California wildfire maps
After a month of destructive fires in Los Angeles, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order designed to help protect urban areas.
Utah state auditor publishes searchable property valuation database
Utah property owners can now look up how much county assessors believe their property is worth using a searchable map.
Oregon to redraw wildfire hazard map after outcry
Oregon's forestry officials will begin work on a new wildfire risk map after the first map caused some homeowners' insurance rates to spike.
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Updated broadband map will be ‘noticeably better’ says FCC chair
The FCC's national broadband maps have "come a long way" since November, with the second fabric on track to be published this spring.
California’s new maps show schools’ reopening status
All schools across the state are required to report their reopening status every two weeks, to keep new maps up-to-date and informative for community planning.
Los Angeles controller publishes maps showing city’s inequities
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin's new "Equity Index" is a visualization of the contrast in quality of life between Los Angeles neighborhoods.
As food insecurity rises, food banks turn to map tech
Food banks around the U.S. say digital maps have been the best tool to get the word out about their services at a time of heightened food…
Chicago street work map adds custom alerts feature
Residents no longer need to manually check the map for closures and construction and officials say it could also improve contractor accountability.
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