Connecting Community in Cochrane Using GIS

Open data is often associated with transparency, but its impact can go far beyond simply making information available. When paired with GIS, it can help residents better understand their community and build stronger connections with the places they call home.

In this episode of the Geographical Thinking podcast, host Michelle Brake is joined by Sydney St. Onge from the Town of Cochrane, Alberta, to explore how the municipality is using ArcGIS Hub to make maps, data and community information more accessible to residents. From supporting growth and development conversations to encouraging self-service access to geographic information, Cochrane is creating new opportunities for knowledge sharing. 

Whether you're a GIS professional, municipal leader, planner or community advocate, this conversation offers insights into how location technology can help turn information into understanding and strengthen connections between municipalities and the people they serve.