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CCRPC explores ArcGIS Urban to build countywide 3D planning scenarios
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 preferences. Jason Karian showed how the city of Talent, Oregon, used ArcGIS Urban to model three recovery and housing scenarios after significant wildfire damage.
Regina Mahony, CCRPC Planning Program Manager, and staff described two planned uses for the tool in the coming fiscal year: an Essex build-out analysis and a countywide look at industrial land uses. Staff noted startup costs would set up a base map for the whole county and would make the platform available to multiple projects.
Regina Mahony said preliminary cost-sharing estimates would require about $7,000 total from participating municipalities because Planning (PL) funds could cover about 80% of the purchase. She clarified the municipal contribution would be in addition to regular municipal dues, which already match other grant funds.
Joss Besse, Chair of the Planning Advisory Committee, and staff asked members for a show of hands; a majority of towns indicated interest in using the platform. Staff said the availability of 3D mesh across the county varies and that the final cost-share would reflect coverage and municipal size.
Next steps: CCRPC staff will obtain a detailed cost estimate, produce cost-share options based on town size and population, and report back to the PAC for a funding decision and implementation plan.
