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CCRPC explores ArcGIS Urban to build countywide 3D planning scenarios

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Planning Advisory Committee · May 1, 2026
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Summary

At its April 13 meeting the CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee heard an ESRI demonstration of ArcGIS Urban and discussed using the tool for an Essex build-out analysis and industrial land-use work; staff flagged a preliminary municipal cost-share of about $7,000 with 80% covered by PL funds.

Melanie Needle, Senior Planner for the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, introduced Sydney Rich and Jason Karian of ESRI, who demonstrated ArcGIS Urban and its use for scenario-based 3D planning.

"You don’t need to be a GIS expert to use it. It was designed by planners for planners," Sydney Rich said, describing a resident-facing "workshop" mode that lets community members experiment with development…

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