Our Mission:
Help communities use existing data and develop new data sets using Geographic Information Systems and other visual modeling tools. GIS products, images and photos allow citizens and decision-makers to see the trade-offs between development options and planning tools. The ultimate goal of demonstrating these trade-offs is to facilitate more informed decision making by local planning officials.

Software available:
ArcGIS 9.2, AutoCAD, Community Viz



Available Products & Services

  • Zoning and master plan map maintenance
  • Build-out analysis (using master plans, zoning ordinances, and alternative scenarios)
  • Natural features and land use inventories
  • Fragile lands modeling and site analysis
  • Analysis of demographic, economic, and housing data geography
  • Satellite imagery interpretation and analysis
  • Training in GIS software for your staff
  • ENP also utilizes Community Viz software to develop future scenarios.  These scenarios can include different policies, development patterns, and project costs of services.  Find out more by contacting us today!

3D Modeling Services

Sometimes another dimension is needed to bring the impacts of alternative scenarios home to citizens and decision makers.  This is where ENP and Community Viz can help!

Illustrations of different development patterns can be converted into 3 dimensional fly-throughs. The fly-through gives people a sense of what the character of their community would be if different zoning and development tools were implemented.  Community Viz can provide real-time information on the costs of policy changes along with the 3-D picture of the future.

Examples

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How ENP can help

ENP GIS staff are ready to help your community or organization use geographic data make better decisions.  We can show you what existing (and often free) data is available, how to better utilize the data you have, and how to use GIS software.  We can also develop custom applications and models for your planning process or business model.

Mapping Services

Basic mapping can enhance the planning process and demonstrate patterns that may not be obvious from looking at a data table.  Accurate zoning, land use, natural features, master plan and aerial photo maps enable local officials to better evaluate site plans or rezoning requests.  Mapping census data can help service agencies determine where areas of need may be, and can help businesses better target potential customers.

Contact us to find out more about how mapping services can help your organization!

Examples

Latest GIS Projects

03/05/07

ENP uses GIS in Public Health Analysis

02/15/07

GIS Services to the University of Michigan