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Planning department unveils Havre de Grace GIS Hub; open house planned for GIS Day
Summary
Planning Director Goins demonstrated a new Havre de Grace GIS Hub at the Oct. 20 council meeting and invited the public to a GIS Day open house Nov. 19. The hub features interactive maps, historic sites and zoning lookup apps.
At the Oct. 20 Havre de Grace council meeting, Planning Director Goins presented a newly created Havre de Grace GIS Hub and invited residents to an open house in observance of National GIS Day on Nov. 19 (12:30–3:30 p.m.). The hub aggregates interactive maps and applications intended for public use and staff planning.
Goins described the hub as a place where mapping and databases converge. He demonstrated several applications including an interactive property map that lets users search by address or owner, a historic sites viewer with photos and Maryland Historical Trust links, a tourism‑oriented “Visit Havre de Grace” map of museums and public art, a green‑team project map and an art trail app. He also highlighted a quick zoning lookup tool that links to zoning district descriptions and development regulations.
Goins credited Mary Maury Thaxton as the city’s GIS expert and said the hub is a starting point with more maps and tools planned. He encouraged council members and the public to use the hub on their computers for a better interactive experience and reiterated the invitation to the GIS Day open house.
Why it matters: The hub centralizes public mapping resources — property searches, zoning lookups and tourism maps — that can improve public access to planning information and reduce routine staff inquiries.
No council votes were required; the presentation was informational.
