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Centennial launches interactive active-development maps and permit dashboards
Summary
City staff unveiled two web-based dashboards that let residents and officials search and filter active development permits and site plans, view attachments and plans stored in the EnerGov permit system, and track updates that the city says will refresh daily.
City staff on Feb. 12 demonstrated two interactive dashboards on the City of Centennial website that show active development permits and development plans, officials said.
The dashboards allow users to search by address, filter by permit status, type of work and city council district, view links to EnerGov permit records and attachments, and select map features to open a pop-up with application details. "These interactive tools provide real time information on development projects and permits throughout Centennial," said Miss Campbell, a city staff member, introducing the presentation.
The nut of the presentation, delivered by Michael Simmons, the city’s senior GIS analyst, was that the city has packaged permit and plan records into map‑centric web applications so residents and council members can find information without logging into the permitting portal. "Users can search by address, filter by permit status, and view details like approval dates, contractor information, inspection status, and even view the actual plans submitted," Simmons said. He also demonstrated how the dashboards link to the city’s EnerGov permit pages so users can open the full application and review attachments.
Staff showed examples while zooming in on areas such as the South Glen Mall and the South Metro Fire Station. Simmons said the permit dataset shown covers records beginning Jan. 2, 2020, through the current date, and that the dashboards update daily. Using on‑screen filters, he demonstrated a view that returned 42 commercial alteration permits currently in review and a separate date‑range search that returned 378 permits within a specified 12‑month range.
Commissioners asked about search options beyond address. "Wouldn't it be helpful to have a name on the property so you know that this is the Dry Creek Station or ACWWA headquarters?" asked Commissioner French. Simmons and Campbell said the system uses address or parcel ID as the primary identifiers; staff suggested using a web search (for example, Google) to resolve common business names to addresses and then use the dashboard, and said staff may standardize or edit applicant descriptions over time to add property names.
Commissioner Lloyd asked how far back the dashboard data goes; Simmons said the view is currently set to include permits from Jan. 2, 2020 forward. Commissioner Hunt asked whether the dashboards are public; Simmons said the dashboards are live on the city website and require no login.
City staff said they will monitor use and feedback and refine descriptive fields where applicants provide sparse information. Simmons noted imagery base maps are available as alternate basemaps so users can view up‑to‑date aerial images for context — an example shown was Newton Middle School’s stadium area.
Ending: Staff encouraged commissioners and the public to use the maps and to send feedback; the dashboards are available on the City of Centennial maps and open data hub and will be monitored for refinements.
