ConferenCe Program

GIS-Pro 2014: URISA’s 52nd Annual Conference

September 8-11, 2014 – New Orleans, LouisianaLeveraging Spatial Technology to Support Sustainable and Resilient Communities

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GIS-Pro 2014 is the place to be for:1. New Ideas - GIS-Pro 2014 participants

will not only be talking about what works today, they will also be talking about where things are going. You will find ways to bring new value to your organi-zation… value in a time when budgets are tight and more is expected with less.

2. Sharing What Works - There will be end-less opportunities to talk to other people who face the exact same problems as you do. Not only will you learn from others, but you will form networks of people to talk with throughout the year. (Be sure to collect business cards and jot down a reminder of your conversation. Also, don’t be afraid to skip a session or two if you get involved in an in-depth conversation.)

3. Inspiration & Rejuvenation - You will be exhausted at the end of the conference, but when you get back to the office you’ll be re-energized and full of good ideas. Something about being around some of the top minds in the industry and feeling like you are getting the inside scoop on things really will get you going.

4. Knowledge Gathering - Listen to the speakers and also listen to those who ask questions during sessions. Don’t be afraid to approach a speaker after his/her presentation to explore an idea further (and collect a business card for future follow-up) and be sure to connect with those fellow attendees who may have asked a question that grabbed your attention.

5. Solutions – If there were no sponsors, there would be no conferences. Take advantage of the time to interact with the sponsors, ask them questions and learn about their products and services... in a safe, low-pressure environment. You can return to the office with solutions that can be implemented quickly without wasting hours on independent research.

WelcomeThanks to our Diamond

Conference Sponsor

Welcome to New Orleans and GIS-Pro 2014!

The theme of this year’s conference is leveraging spatial technologies to support sustainable and resilient communities. And if you want to talk about the quintessential example of a resilient community, I don’t think you could pick a better one than New Orleans. Local planners, environ-mental specialists, engineers, technicians, and geospatial experts with support from national partners have worked together tirelessly to rees-tablish a stronger, more resilient community from the devastation that Hurricane Katrina caused more than nine years ago.

We were last here for URISA’s annual conference in 2008 and it’s amazing to see the advance-ments the Crescent City has made since then. There’s still work to do. Back in 2008, we came together to clean up devastated properties in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, which was a particularly hard-hit area following Katrina.

This year, we’re utilizing our collective expertise to make a difference in two more New Orleans communities. On Monday morning, many of us will be collecting field data in the Black Pearl neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans to survey property conditions for a community asset database being developed by the neighborhood association to support needs assessment and action planning. On Monday afternoon, we’re working with data already collected in the Treme’ community to recommend ways to use this data for planning and mapping initiatives to support community goals for this vibrant and historic community .

GIS-Pro 2014 includes workshops, meetings, networking events, and general sessions that high-light geospatial methods that support sustainable solutions, not only in New Orleans, but across the United States and globe.

For more than 50 years, URISA has been an industry partner of urban, regional, state, and local governments providing educational and networking opportunities to discuss some of the most timely concerns critical for addressing environmental, human, social, land, infrastructure, and many other related issues.

Please join me in taking an active role in this year’s conference, to provide your voice, your input, and your volunteer energies to support the creation of sustainable and resilient communi-ties both now and for future generations to come.

Allen Ibaugh. AICP, GISPURISA President

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to URISA’s 52nd Annual Conference in the beautiful City of New Orleans!

As the premier organization for fostering excellence in the geospatial industry, URISA’s GIS-Pro serves as a meeting of the minds for our pro-fession. Showcasing the constant advancement of our GIS community, bringing light to the collaborative partnerships and exemplary efforts in our industry, we offer GIS-Pro as your venue for geospatial inspiration!

A model city for both risk and resilience, New Orleans provides some of the nation’s best lessons learned in community recovery and progress toward prosperity. As a fantastic example of how communities do more with less, New Orleans leveraged GIS technolo-gy in rebuilding one of the world’s most fascinating cities following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Not only has reconstruction of New Orleans been a great example of applying geo-spatial tools in community recovery, the city also remains one of America’s most culturally and historically-rich destinations. GIS-Pro 2014 is proud to be hosted in this great city full of Joie de vivre, and limitless opportunities for indulging in unique food, entertainment and culture.

Discover the “Three Pillars” of Sustainability, Society, Environment and Economy, and how the many sessions and discussions support this year’s conference theme of Community Resilience. As you will find in the program, more than two-dozen sessions and panel discussions cover regionally relevant topics such as “Improving Coastal Resilience”, “Foundations of Successful Transit Systems”, “Managing and Exchanging Open and Crowd Sourced Data”, and much more.

Stellar keynote speakers will focus on inspiring citizen and local government collaboration, how to use GIS to support informed decision-making in New Orleans, and latest innovations and key technology trends to watch in government. We are honored to have Steve Ressler - Founder and President of GovLoop.com, Allison Plyer – Executive Director of the Data Center in New Orleans, and Code for America’s Jill Bjers and Catherine Bracy join us to discuss the exciting work they’ve accomplished in the vein of community.

Get busy! Take advantage of the many opportunities our program has to offer: 45 AICP-CM credits; full-day workshops on topics such as Public Participation GIS or The GIS Capability Maturity Model led by the GIS Management Institute; 20-plus hands-on Learning Labs from Esri (this year’s Diamond Sponsor); technology-specific sessions for mobile users and many more exemplary education and professional development opportunities are offered throughout the conference program. For young GIS professionals, URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet has organized a revolutionized Student Competition and a “Career Path” panel. And finally, for those of you who wish to build your social network – take part in many of the social activities such as the Voodoo Tour or Geocaching in the Quarter.

Thank you to the speakers and instructors who are generously sharing their ideas and good work and thank you to the GIS-Pro Conference Committee for their tireless volunteer contri-butions. This conference is an unprecedented opportunity for you to discover leading-edge technologies, acquire new skills, strengthen your professional network and just have fun. In New Orleans they say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (meaning “Let the good times roll”), and the good times will definitely be rolling this week at URISA’s GIS-Pro Conference. Thank you for joining us!

Amy Esnard, GISPGIS-Pro 2014 Conference Chair

Table of Contents

Sheraton New Orleans – Fifth Floor Diagram..............................................6

Sheraton New Orleans – Fourth Floor Diagram ..........................................7

Exhibit Hall............................................................8

Exhibitor Directory ..............................................9

Social & Networking Events ...........................12

Esri Events at GIS-Pro 2014 .............................12

Monday, September 8, 2014 ............................13

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 ............................15

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 ....................20

Thursday, September 11, 2014 ........................24

URISA Board of Directors................................27

Welcome

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Conference Committee Conference Chair – Amy Esnard, GISP, Hood River, ORProgram Chair – Luke Boggess, GISP, R&M Consultants, Anchorage, AlaskaAssociate Program Chair – Diana Rodriguez, GISP, CDM Smith, Chicago, Illinois Chris Aspila, GISP, City of Windsor Planning Department, ON CanadaCarl Anderson, GISP, Vadose, Hyattsville, MDJennifer Baird, GISP, Valpak, Largo, FLStephen Berry, GISP, Clark County GIS, Winchester, KYClare Brown, GISP, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans, LAKathrine Cargo, GISP, Orleans Parish Communication District, New Orleans, LAAlex Hepp, EagleView/Pictometry International, Rochester, NYAllen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP, Data Transfer Solutions, Orlando, FLWarren Kron, GISP, City of Baton Rouge, LAAl Little, City of Hamilton, ON Canada Claudia Paskauskas, GISP, GMB Engineers & Planners, Orlando, FLWendy Peloquin, GISP, GISi, Jacksonville, FLHilary Perkins, AICP, GISP, City of Maryland Heights, MOMartin Roche, GISP, GeoPlanning Services, Inc, Orlando, FLSteve Sharp, GISP, Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Waterbury, VTMark Sievers, AICP, Data Transfer Solutions, Orlando, FLCy Smith, GISP, State of Oregon, Eugene, ORChristopher Thomas, Esri, Redlands, CATeresa Townsend, AICP, Planning Communities LLC, Raleigh, NC Workshop Development Committee Chair – Geney Terry, GISP, Geospatial Information Solutions, LLC, Placerville, CAESIG Award Review Committee Chair – Cindy Braddock, Boulder County Assessor’s Office, Boulder, CO

Without the volunteer members of the Conference Committee, there would be no conference. We thank them for their amazing efforts!

Thanks to all of our great Student Volunteers who are helping out during the conference! Seek them out and learn about their future career plans. Pass along advice, contacts… your commit-ment to help the next generation of GIS leaders!

WelcomeREGISTRATIONGIS-Pro Conference Registration will be located in the Grand Foyer on the 5th Level of the Sheraton New Orleans. Stop by to pick up your name badge, tickets, program and other information. URISA staff will be at registration during these hours to assist you:• Sunday, September 7 – 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM• Monday, September 8 – 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Tuesday, September 9 – 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Wednesday, September 10 – 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM• Thursday, September 11 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

A Special Thank You to the Following Sponsors of

GIS-Pro 2014:

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Get Your Certification Credit!Looking for AICP CMs? GIS-Pro 2014 was approved for 45 (including 2.5 law) CM credits! Specific credits are noted for approved workshops and sessions throughout the program.

Attendance at GIS-Pro 2014 also provides significant Education points towards your GISP Certification and Renewal. Presenting at the conference, moderating, volunteering on the con-ference committee… all count toward Contribution points.

The GIS-Pro 2014 Conference Proceedings will be available for download approximately six weeks after the conference for your future reference.

URISA Meetings at GIS-Pro 2014For impromptu meetings, please visit the registration desk to check meeting room availability and schedule.

Sunday, September 78:30 AM – 1:00 PM URISA Board of Directors’ Meeting (Grand Chenier)1:00 – 5:00 PM URISA Committee & Division Meeting (Grand Couteau) Usually, we scatter committee and division meetings throughout the conference program, but that means that many of URISA’s great volunteers are unable to attend the educational sessions. So we have organized one big room so that all divisions can meet in small groups on Sunday afternoon and report their activities and needs to their colleagues and leadership, so everyone hears the same thing.

Monday, September 8

Tuesday, September 97:00 – 8:00 AM Past Presidents’ Breakfast Meeting -

Past Presidents of URISA International only (Ellendale, 4th Floor)

Wednesday, September 1010:30 AM – 1:00 PM URISA Chapter Leaders’ Forum (Gallier)3:00 – 5:00 PM Louisiana URISA Chapter Annual Meeting (Evergreen, 4th Floor)5:00 – 6:00 PM Vanguard Cabinet Mentoring Meet-Up (Grand Foyer)

Thursday, September 197:30 – 8:30 AM GIS-Pro Conference Committee Meeting (Nottoway, 4th Floor)12:30 – 4:00 PM URISA Board of Directors’ Lunch & Meeting (Nottoway, 4th Floor)

Welcome

Founded in 1963, URISA is a leading provider of learning and knowledge for the GIS community. URISA connects great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement. We strive to provide exceptional educational experiences, a vibrant and connected community, and the essential resources you need to be successful in your career. URISA is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community come together to share concerns and ideas. Through its international, national and local chapter operations, URISA serves nearly 7,000 professionals. For more information about URISA, visit www.urisa.org

The Louisiana Chapter of URISA was established in 1993. LA-URISA is open to anyone with an interest in networking and GIS education within the state of Louisiana. Students and young professionals, academics, veteran practitioners...you’re all wel-come at LA-URISA! Learn more about the chapter, membership and networking opportunities at http://www.la-urisa.org/ Inter-ested in getting involved with LA-URISA? Attend the chapter’s annual meeting during GIS-Pro 2014 on Wednesday, September 10, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Evergreen room, 4th floor.

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WelcomeSheraton New Orleans – Fifth Floor Diagram

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WelcomeSheraton New Orleans – Fourth Floor Diagram

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The exhibit hall is situated at the center of the action on the Fifth Floor of the Sheraton. Take advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with the company representatives who have come to GIS-Pro to meet with you. See what’s new; collect information to make wise purchasing decisions; compare products and services; participate in hands-on demonstrations; and get answers to your questions.

Exhibit HallExhibit Hall Hours Tuesday, September 9: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 10: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

BREAKOUTGRAND E

BREAKOUT GRAND B

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ExhibitorsAmigoCloud Booth #127www.amigocloud.com

AmigoCloud is a Mobile GIS solution provider, enabling to collect, edit, visualize and share geo-data online and offline. We integrate seamlessly with ArcGIS, and support more than 60 geospatial file formats. From any smartphone or tablet, start collecting all type of geo-data (points, lines, polygons) and collaborate in real-time with members of your organization. Interested in Mobile GIS? Come speak to us!

Applied Field Data Systems, Inc Booth #206www.afds.net

Applied Field Data Systems offers GPS/GIS mapping hardware and software systems. Products include GPS receivers, laser range finders; GPS enabled cameras, PDA’S, Field data collection software, Integrated GPS/ LASER/ COMPASS/ CAMERA units. We also offer GIS application development and data management services.

Blue Marble Geographics Booth #107www.bluemarblegeo.com

Trusted by thousands of GIS professionals around the world, Blue Marble Geographics is a leading developer of software products and services for geospatial data conversion and GIS. Pioneering work in geomatics and spatial data conversion quickly established this Maine-based company as a key player in the GIS software field. Blue Marble is the de-veloper of the Geographic Calculator, GeoCalc SDK, Global Mapper, LiDAR Module for Global Mapper and Global Mapper SDK.

CycloMedia Technology, Inc Booth #106www.cyclomedia.com

CycloMedia is the market leader in systematic imaging of large-scale environments from cit-ies to complete countries. Our smart imagery solution creates Cycloramas – 360° panoramic street-level images with high accuracy. Our recording system uses patented technology to determine the exact position and orientation of every picture taken. In combination with CycloMedia’s interactive web-based viewer

application, GlobeSpotter, users can measure and geo-tag objects, export observations and import existing geo-information as data layers within our Cycloramas.

Data Transfer Solutions Booth #125www.dtsgis.com

Data Transfer Solutions, LLC is a GIS-cen-tric, technology-based firm that focuses on innovative technical solutions to facilitate efficient decision-making through custom geographic information systems (GIS), asset management, web programming, database, business process review, and multimedia-driv-en applications. Our expertise runs the gamut from enterprise level environmental manage-ment systems that support statewide NEPA processes to custom database mapping tools for MPOs and local governments. DTS has a unique blend of professionals with expertise in transportation planning, engineering, GIS/mapping, application development and train-ing. For any entity with data sets that need organization and analysis, DTS is the unrivaled provider of custom automated software solutions that increase efficiency and usabil-ity while reducing workload and cost. DTS uniquely offers all the necessary cutting-edge services integrated within one company.

EagleView/Pictometry Booth #227www.pictometry.com

EagleView Technologies offers Pictometry® Intelligent Images®. The high-resolution oblique and ortho images are captured and processed with patented technology and delivered through innovative analytical tools to allow for the most accurate assessment of properties. Used daily by GIS, assessment, public safety, defense, insurance, construc-tion and utility professionals, Pictometry solu-tions bring field work to the desktop. Solutions are easily integrated into existing workflows through strategic partnerships and make it easy for users to make informed decisions and enhance productivity.

eGIS Associates, Inc Booth #104www.egisassociates.com

eGIS Associates, Inc. is focused on provid-ing efficient and cost effective Geospatial Solutions that meet the growing needs of public and private sector enterprises. Our mission is to help you consume the “Power of Place” with current technology standards and Applied Spatial Intelligence©. eGIS offers a wealth of professional products and services including: Enterprise GIS Implementation, Application Development, Business Systems Integration and Geospatial Training and Sup-port. eGIS is committed to customer satisfac-tion – Relationships Matter.

Esri Booth #309www.esri.com

Esri® leads the international geographic information system (GIS) software industry with innovative solutions that help more than 300,000 organizations create, manage, visualize, and analyze information. Our clients use ArcGIS® software to unlock the spatial component of their data and quickly make effective decisions. ArcGIS is an integrated family of products for use in desktops, servers, or custom applications; in the field; or over the Web.

GeoNorth Booth #101www.geonorth.com

MapOptix™ - Enterprise Integration Made Easy

Discover how MapOptix™ can quickly inte-grate your information, lower operating costs and meets multiple business needs.

• Allows you to rapidly integrate GIS with existing business systems

• Offers easy “point and click” administra-tion

• Does not require programming• Offers a User Profile Concept which

allows control access to data, tools and functions

• Allows unlimited User Profiles• Download and export data for a variety of

uses - mail merge - printable maps

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GIS Certification Institute Booth #105www.gisci.org

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) provides the geographic information systems (GIS) community with a complete certification pro-gram. GISCI offers participants from the first early years on the job until retirement a pos-itive method of developing value for profes-sionals and employers in the GIS profession. Learn about the new exam coming next year.

GIS Data Resources, Inc Booth #230www.gdr.com

Headquartered in San Rafael, California, GIS Data Resources, Inc. (GDR) is a Data Ser-vices company that specializes in Location Intelligence solutions. We offer Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services and enabled data, data analysis and integration services, and custom solutions for a variety of industries.

GroundPoint Technologies, LLC Booth #226www.groundpointllc.com

Our mission is to transform geospatial data into useful information to help you save time and money, and improve the quality of your work. Since 2009, GroundPoint Technologies has focused on the development of high resolution GIS data layers supporting both government and commercial applications. Our expertise is the integration of high resolution aerial photography and airborne LiDAR data to extract meaningful data products. Ground-Point Technologies is a registered small Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

HERE Booth #203www.here.com

The places you go and the people in your life define who you are. HERE believes in connect-ing you to those places and people through beautiful, reliable, and fresh maps. We aim to provide “the right map for the moment” – the map that shows everything you want it to and nothing you don’t – on your device, on your computer, or in your car.

Hexagon Geospatial/Intergraph Booth #224www.hexagongeospatial.com

Hexagon Geospatial helps you make sense of our dynamically changing world. As a leading global provider of geospatial software, our portfolio helps organizations holistically understand change and use this information to make business-critical decisions.

Latitude Geographics Group Ltd Booth #225www.latitudegeo.com

ArcGIS server is the world’s leading web-GIS platform. Hundreds of organizations around the world rely on Geocortex Software by Latitude Geographics to accelerate and enrich the process of designing, building, and main-taining Esri ArcGIS Server Applications. They do move, faster at less cost and risk. Please visit www.geocortex.com

LizardTech Booth #229www.lizardtech.com

Since 1992, LizardTech® has delivered state-of-the-art software products for managing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospa-tial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the Mr-SID® technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer, and file format and now has offices in Seattle, Denver, London and Tokyo. LizardTech is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.

Loqate Inc Booth #205www.loqate.com

Almost all data has locations, and accurate locations power a wealth of business pro-cesses: Customer Relationship Management, data quality, delivery of materials, goods or services, fraud detection, insurance risk assessment, data analytics, store and territory planning, and much more. New applications that harness the information in Big Data, location based services, customer analytics, and market intelligence need the accura-cy and intelligence that only comes from great address quality. Loqate, the definitive source of everything location can power your applications with a combination of address capture, verification, and geocoding – all for

Exhibitors240+ countries. Loqate becomes the single global source for high quality, accurate loca-tion information.

National Historical GIS Booth #200www.nhgis.org

The National Historical Geographic Informa-tion System (NHGIS) provides free access to census tables and GIS boundary files for U.S. censuses from 1790 to the present through the www.nhgis.org website. GIS highlights include county and state boundaries since 1790, tract boundaries since 1910, and all standard reporting areas since 1990. Census summary tables are available for all decennial censuses and from the American Community Survey, for all available geographic levels.

Pond & Company Booth #126www.pondco.com

Pond & Company is an architecture, engineer-ing, and planning firm that provides technolog-ically driven services to clients throughout the US and overseas. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Pond has offices throughout the country in New Orleans, LA, Jacksonville, FL, Norfolk, VA, Huntsville, AL, Dallas, TX, Phoenix AZ and St. Louis MO. With over 270 employees, Pond is capable of delivering full-spectrum geospatial services including database devel-opment, spatial analysis and mapping, image processing, model building, application and web-based development.

South Central Arc Users Group (SCAUG) Booth #103www.scaug.org

The purpose of the SCAUG is to act as an independent professional forum that promotes the sharing and exchange of ideas, informa-tion and techniques concerning the utiliza-tion of Esri software throughout the public, private and educational sectors among GIS professionals and other interested individuals specifically in the States of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and, Mississippi.

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Tyler Technologies Booth #207www.tylertech.com

EnerGov is Tyler Technologies’ Esri award-winning solution designed to automate and centrally connect critical processes, including licensing and regulatory, permitting and land management, public maintenance management, citizen request and response functions and more. Tyler is the nation’s larg-est provider of integrated software solutions and services exclusively focused on the public sector, partnering with more than 11,000 local government offices in the United States, Cana-da, the Caribbean and United Kingdom, as well as other international locations.

University of West Florida Booth #204www.uwf.edu/gisonline

Online GIS at the University of West Florida is designed for professionals who prefer to study at a distance. We are proud to offer a GIS Training Academy for those new to GIS, a GIS certificate for those looking to continue their education and a Professional Science Mas-ter’s in GIS with a focus on leadership roles involving the use of GIS in public, nonprofit and private organizations.

U.S. Census Bureau Booth #202www.census.gov

The Census Bureau is the premier source of quality information about the American people and the economy. More than just numbers, this information shapes important policy deci-sions that help improve the nation’s social and economic conditions. The Census Bureau is responsible for the development and mainte-nance of the TIGER geographic database.

ExhibitorsValtus Imagery Services Booth #124www.valtus.com

For over a decade, Valtus has maintained a strict focus on providing industry leading “Content as a Service” solutions for the GIS Professional. Our software agnostic services provide users with the flexibility to gain access through multiple open protocols, not limiting their data subscription use to a single application or platform. At its core, Valtus is about providing easy and cost-efficient access to professional datasets that meet the needs of industry professionals...it’s what we do.

Vestra Resources Inc Booth #228www.vestra.com

VESTRA will be highlighting the GeoSystems Monitor™, a real-time, agent less monitoring application for your Enterprise GIS system. The GeoSystems Monitor™ is designed to provide failure notifications, help you identify isolate patterns and trends in performance; provide ArcGIS Server and SDE usage statis-tics and much more. Adding the GeoSystems Monitor™ to your GIS infrastructure allows you to better understand what is going on behind the scenes of your Enterprise GIS sys-tem, and make informed decisions to improve performance, efficiency, and usability.

What are all those ribbons on attendee badges? More than anything else, they’re a conversation starter. See someone with a Past President ribbon? Ask where the conference was during their presidential year. First-Time Attendee ribbon? Invite him/her to wander around the exhibit area with you during the next break. GISCorps volunteer? Find out what awesome mission they participated in. Conference Committee Member ribbon? Ask about the time commit-ment required and why you should volunteer!

URISA 2014 Salary Survey for GIS Professionals –

The data has been collected and analy-sis has begun. Watch for updates!

Interested in finding out more about GIS Professional Certification? More than 5,000 of your peers have earned their certification via the GISCI program. Ask anyone walking around with a GISP ribbon on their badge about the program and what the certification means to them. Drop by GISCI’s booth and talk to staff and leadership about the future exam and other activities.

Be sure to count your attendance at GIS-Pro as GISCI Education Points. Did you present a paper; participate on a panel, or volunteer time as part of the Conference Committee? If so, be sure to note your involvement as Contributions Points!

URISA’s Focus Areas:

• Personal/ Career Development• Defining, Evolving, Sustaining the

Profession• Engage & Mentor Young and New

Professionals• Incubate and Innovate• Influence Policy • Promote/Encourage/Practice Social

Responsibility

All of these are thoroughly covered this week at GIS-Pro 2014!

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Networking ReceptionTuesday, September 9 . 5:00-6:30 PMRoom: Grand Ballroom, 5th FloorDiscover technology solutions to propel your organization to new levels of efficiencies and production. Enjoy good conversation and refreshments before heading out to enjoy New Orleans.

GIS-Pro 2014 Social EventWednesday, September 10 • 6:00-9:00 PMWhere: Rock ‘n’ Bowl in MidCityHop on the GIS-Pro bus and head to Rock ‘n’ Bowl - a New Orleans institution! Enjoy bowl-ing (if you like) and cajun music, food, drink and awesome conversation! Buses will be staged on Canal Street beginning at 5:30 PM. You must bring your GIS-Pro 2014 Social Event ticket to gain access. Don’t miss this!

Social & Networking EventsGeocache Poker Stroll Sunday, September 7 —7:00 PM On Sunday evening, meet old friends and make new ones as URISA presents the Geocache Poker Stroll. Clues and GPS coordinates to notable establishments will be provided to you as you wander the French Quarter in teams.

Meet Sunday evening (7 PM – Sheraton 5th Floor Grand Foyer – at registration) to divide into teams and receive GPS units.

Maptionary!Monday, September 8 • 5:15-6:30 PM Room: Grand FoyerNo matter if you’ve been to the conference every year or if this is your first time…come to this informal gathering to meet fellow attendees and have some fun! Think “pic-tionary,” but for maps! Teams will be formed to recreate a map. The team with the best recreated map (according to the audience) will win a prize!

GIS-Pro 2014 Ignite Monday, September 8 • 7:30 - 9:00 PMRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th FloorWhat is an Ignite Event? Ignite is a presen-tation style limited to 5 minutes (20 slides auto-advanced at 15 seconds each). Present-ers do not have control of the advancement of slides and must tune their presentation to that timing. It promises to be entertaining! Snacks and a cash bar will be provided.

Evening Walking ToursMonday & Tuesday, September 8 & 9URISA will facilitate evening group walking tours for our attendees on Monday, Sept 8 and Tuesday, Sept 9. The group walking tours may include New Orleans’ Original Cocktail Walk-ing Tour, Big Easy Jazz Walking Tour, Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour. If you’re interested, you can sign up at our registration desk by 1 PM each of those days and if we meet a minimum number of participants, the tour guides will meet our groups in the Sheraton lobby to begin and end their tours. A truly great way to explore the French Quarter with your new URISA friends!

Esri User Group MeetingMonday, September 8 • 6:00-7:30 PM Grand Ballroom B, 5th FloorFind out what’s new from Esri during this presentation and networking session.

Esri Hands-On Learning LabTuesday, September 9 • 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon & 3:00-5:00 PMWednesday, September 10 • 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon & 3:00-5:00 PMThursday, September 11• 9:00-10:00 AMEdgewood AB - 4th Floor The Hands-on Learning Lab (HOLL) is a training resource provided and developed by ESRI Training Services. The Lab is an excellent way to introduce ArcGIS users

Events and Education at GIS-Pro 2014

for 2D/3D visualization and analysis, and share Lidar data through webservices. Attendees will learn a complete Lidar data management strategy, including: how to catalog data; when to use LAS Datasets, terrain Datasets, and Mosaic Datasets; what analytical options are available for Lidar; how to fuse Lidar data with other spa-tial and operational layers; and techniques for making Lidar data more accessible. By utilizing the ArcGIS platform, organizations will be better able to support informed deci-sion making by providing simple and timely access to Lidar and Imagery.Edgewood AB - 4th Floor

Wednesday, September 10 • 1:00-3:00 PM - Mapping the Oso Landslide to Assist First RespondersThis technical session will cover the use of pre and post lidar to calculate change detection, document damage to structures from the Oso Landslide in Washington state and apply geoprocessing automation to calculate debris removal for recover efforts.Edgewood AB - 4th Floor

to a variety of Esri software solutions and training opportunities while learning to use Esri software.

How does HOLL work? The HOLL consists of a group of laptops with headphones where students can work through lessons at their own pace. A lesson consists of a recorded presentation followed by a hands-on exercise. Each lesson typically takes about 45 to one hour to complete and students can generally come and go as they please. Ed Services instructors are on hand to assist users with questions and to discuss Esri products, other training opportunities and Esri Technical Certification. Numerous lessons are available from “Introduction to ArcGIS for Desktop” to “Introduction to Geoprocessing using Python”. Stop by the HOLL to see the complete list of available lessons.

Esri Technical SessionsTuesday, September 9 • 1:00-3:00 PM Introduction to Lidar-Terrains, Mosaic, and the 3D Analyst Dataset ToolbarLearn how to manage Lidar data, use ArcGIS

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Monday, September 8, 2014Community Project: GIS Professionals Giving Back7:45 AM - 12:00 noon

We’re teaming up with the University of New Orleans Department of Planning and Urban Studies (UNO PLUS) and the WhoData Project to conduct property condition field data collection work in the Black Pearl neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans. If you did not pre-register, please check at the registration desk to determine availability. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and meet no later than 7:45am at the GIS-Pro registration desk (5th Floor of the Sheraton New Orleans). As the Black Pearl is on the St. Charles streetcar line, the most efficient and cost-effective way to move everyone is to take the streetcar. The streetcar fare is $1.25 each way (each participant should bring exact change) and the ride is beautiful. Participants will be accompanied by UNO students and staff.

URISA Certified Workshops URISA’s Certified Workshops have been and are still considered some of the best re-al-world and practical learning experiences for GIS professionals. Attendance at one workshop is included with full conference registration. If you did not pre-register for a workshop, be sure to inquire about availability at the registration desk.

GIS Capability Maturity Model–Half-day Monday, September 8 • 8:30 AM–12:00 noonRoom: Oak Alley, 4th FloorInstructors: Greg Babinski, GISP, King County GIS Center,

Seattle, WAJochen Albrecht, PhD, Hunter College, New

York, NY

This workshop introduces the new URISA GIS Capability Maturity Model (GISCMM). Through a hands-on exercise, workshop attendees will complete an initial assessment of their own GIS operation.

4 AICP-CM Credits for this workshop

GIS Supporting Community Resiliency – Half-day Monday, September 8 •1:00 - 5:00 PMRoom: Oak Alley, 4th FloorInstructors: Allen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP, Data Transfer Solu-

tions, Inc, Orlando, FLHilary Perkins, AICP, GISP, City of Maryland

Heights, MOTeresa Townsend, AICP, Planning Communi-

ties, LLC, Raleigh, NC

This workshop will use data sets that have been previously collected for the Tremé neigh-borhood of New Orleans and analyze the data (residential and commercial lots, blight and development, etc.) in order to come up with recommendations for community redevelop-ment.

Introduction to OpenStreetMap for GIS UsersMonday, September 8 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th FloorInstructors: Carl Anderson, GISP, Vadose, Hyattsville, MDClare Brown, GISP, Regional Planning Com-

mission, New Orleans, LA

OpenStreetmap is an open source project to create a free editable map of the world. Users will be encouraged to map their neighbor-hoods, cities, and areas that interest them during this workshop.

8 AICP-CM (including 1 Law CM) Credits for this workshop

GIS Program ManagementMonday, September 8 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th FloorInstructors: Pete Croswell, GISP, PMP, Croswell-Schulte IT

Consultants, Frankfort, KYCy Smith, GISP, State of Oregon - Geospatial

Enterprise Office, Eugene, OR

This workshop is designed to provide guide-lines for managing your GIS program. It will look at the various organizational and techni-cal issues program managers must address in order to develop a successful GIS program.

Introduction to GNSSMonday, September 8 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th FloorInstructors: Tripp Corbin, GISP, eGIS Associates, Inc.,

Dacula, GAKeri Brennan, GISP, URISA, Indianapolis, IN

This workshop will, in a non-technical, yet thorough manner, explore the GNSS satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS and others), how geographic positions are determined, sources of errors in GNSS data collection, and the types of GNSS receivers with the goal of arming users with the ability to achieve the results they expect and need in their work.

Workshop Coffee Break Sponsored by Wellar Consulting

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8 AICP-CM Credits for this workshop

Introduction to Public Participation GIS: Using GIS to Support Community Decision MakingMonday, September 8 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th FloorInstructors:Judy Colby-George, GISP, Spatial Alternatives,

Yarmouth, ME Laxmi Ramasubramanian, Hunter College of

The City University of New York, Bronxville, NY

Using GIS technology to engage various “pub-lics” in decision making requires more than traditional GIS skills. Using real world exam-ples, the course will explore both government and community-led projects that encourage citizen participation and engagement.

8 AICP-CM (including 1.5 Law CM) Credits for this workshop

Public Data, Public Access, Privacy, and Security: U.S. Law and Policy Monday, September 8 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMRoom: Gallier, 4th FloorInstructors:Ed Wells, GISP, Washington Metropolitan Area

Transit Authority, University Park, MDKim McDonough, GISP, Tennessee Depart-

ment of Transportation, Nashville, TN

As data distribution capacities increase, there is increasing tension between access to pub-lic records as a foundation of a free society, citizen expectations of confidentiality, and protection of public security. This workshop will focus on the critical legal issues and the policy options they frame.

Maptionary!Monday, September 8 • 5:15-6:30 PM Room: Registration Foyer, 5th Floor

No matter if you’ve been to the conference every year or if this is your first time…come to this informal gathering to meet fellow attendees and have some fun! Think “pic-tionary,” but for maps! Teams will be formed to recreate a map. The team with the best recreated map (according to the audience) will win a prize!

Esri User Group MeetingMonday, September 8 • 6:00-7:30 PM Room: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

Find out what’s new from Esri during this presentation and networking session.

GIS-Pro 2014 Ignite Monday, September 8 • 7:30 - 9:00 PMRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

What is an Ignite Event? Ignite is a presen-tation style limited to 5 minutes (20 slides auto-advanced at 15 seconds each). Present-ers do not have control of the advancement of slides and must tune their presentation to that timing. It promises to be entertaining! Snacks and a cash bar will be provided.

Presentations will include:• Oh No! Another Master Plan

Randal Krejcarek, P.E., GISP, City of Del-ray Beach, Delray Beach, FL

• Updates to the GISP Application Process Wendy Peloquin, GISP, GISi, Jackson-ville, FL & Sarah Finne, GISP, Connected Nation, Bowling Green, KY

• The Machine is Learning (but we’re still smarter) Paul Smith, CycloMedia Technology Inc., Walnut Creek, CA

• Mobile Data Collection Using iPads Leslie Hinz, Town of York, York, ME

• ‘A Day in the Life’ at King County GIS Greg Babinski, GISP, King County, Seattle, WA

• Recalculating Dave Merrick, HERE, Brentwood, TN

• Public Policy Issues Affecting GIS Pro-fessionals Bruce Joffe, GISP, GIS Consultants, Piedmont, CA

• Staying Strategically Spatial in the Orga-nizational Whirlwind Matthew J. Gerike, PhD, City of Columbia, Columbia, MO

• LaURISA: The Next Chapter Clare Brown, GISP, New Orleans Region-al Planning Commission, New Orleans, LA Kathrine Cargo, GISP, Orleans Parish Communication District, New Orleans, LA

Optional Group Walking Tours (see page 12 for details)

Monday Evening Events Include:

Did You Know:• Your organization can license and present URISA Certified Workshops for in-house staff training.

• Your chapter or local user group can license and present URISA Certified Workshops to provide education for your members.

• Once you have attended a URISA Certified Workshop and can demonstrate an ‘expertise’ on the topic via a resume or C.V., you can apply to be a certified instructor for the course.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014Past Presidents’ Breakfast Meeting – for URISA Past Presidents onlyTuesday, September 9 • 7:00 – 8:00 AM Room: Ellendale, 4th Floor

Welcome & Keynote Address Tuesday, September 9 • 8:30 – 10:00 AM Room: Grand Ballroom, 5th Floor

Hear from URISA President, Allen Ibaugh; Conference Chair, Amy Esnard; Michelle Thompson, President of the Louisiana URISA Chapter; and from Esri, GIS-Pro 2014 Diamond Sponsor – as we begin URISA’s 52nd Annual Conference. Join us as we recognize a num-ber of VIPs in attendance and celebrate the opening of GIS-Pro 2014!

We’ll then brainstorm about ways geospatial data and technology can be used to enhance and support the Three Pillars of Sustainability: Society, Environment and Economy. All par-ticipants will be asked to watch for elements throughout the conference that fit within the ideas from this discussion. There will be a clos-ing session at the end of the conference where we will look together for specific actions and takeaways we can use to enhance and support those Three Pillars when we return home.

Keynote Address – Code for America Brigade: Citizens and Government Making Our Cities Better TogetherJill Bjers, Code for Charlotte Brigade Co-Captain and Catherine Bracy, Director of Community Organizing for Code for America, will discuss Code for America and the Brigade program. Code for America is a non-profit that works to enhance the connection with citizens and their government with the use of technology. The Brigade is a citizen volunteer program that focuses on collaboration between residents and local government to address civic problems with technology.

The City of Charlotte, North Carolina was one of only 10 governments selected for the 2014 Code for America Fellowship program and initiated the active, fast growing Code for Charlotte Brigade. You will want to hear the exciting work they’ve already accomplished in a very short time.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors: 10:00 – 10:30 AM

The opportunity to meet with exhibitors is an important part of the GIS-Pro Conference. Exhibitors will be available on Tuesday (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and Wednesday (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

Breakout SessionsTuesday, September 8 • 10:30 AM–12:00 Noon

Breakout Sessions are concurrent educa-tional sessions taking place during the con-ference. No need to pre-register for these sessions - choose the topic of most interest to you. You don’t have to stick to a specific conference theme and may even choose to ‘jump’ between sessions to suit your needs. Most of the sessions are comprised of three individual presentations sharing a 90 minute session. Those sessions that are eligible for AICP credits are noted.

Mobile Field ApplicationsRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Is there an APP for THAT? Mobile computing is becoming more important to the GIS indus-try as the tablet and smartphone have become real tools for data collection and analysis. Mobile applications and cloud-based geospa-tial services offer many more opportunities for individuals from all walks of life to collect information, collaborate across organizations, and improve educational experiences. This session covers some of the ways that these tools change and improve the data collection and exploration of all types of organizations.

Moderator: Tripp Corbin, GISP, eGIS Associ-ates, Dacula, GA• Field Data Collection, Information From

the Field Smarter + Faster Coleman McCormick, Spatial Networks, Clearwater, FL

• GIS Field Data Collection on Smart Phones Ashok Wadwani, AFDS, Houston, TX

• Promoting Environmental Literacy: Using Smartphones for Engaging Students in Biodiversity Education Wansoo Im, Ph.D. Principal, VERTICES, New Brunswick, NJ

Optimizing the Value of Navigating the Built EnvironmentRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

All human activity incurs costs. The built en-vironment often can add a layer of complexity that can increase these costs. This session will discuss the principles of good design in addressing and how the application of these principles can minimize the costs associated with navigating through the build environment, as well as provide ideas to help solve some of the challenges of 21 Century address data structures.

Moderator: Al Little, City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada• Addresses are a System

Sara Yurman, GISP, Spatial Focus, LLC., Decatur, GA Martha Wells, GISP, Spatial Focus, LLC., University Park, MD

• GIS Needs to Become Much More Definitive As It Becomes the Framework for Subparcel Entities Including Suites, Occupancies, Rooms and Apartments Peirce Eichelberger, gDBMS, Inc, Col-legeville, PA

• Spatial Reference Systems for Unad-dressable Features Ed Wells, GISP, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Community Health and GIS InitiativesRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

Interactive mapping applications can be used to promote healthy and active living lifestyles. Speakers will discuss the development of GIS services to assist communities with health care planning and transportation safety, and providing access to health related information.

Moderator: Keri Brennan, GISP, URISA, India-napolis, IN• Community Commons: Mapping the

Commons Chris Barnett and Yan Barnett, Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES), University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

• Using GIS for Defining the Spatial Pattern of Diabetes Patients at Jeddah City Abdulkader Murad, PhD, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014• New Hampshire Bike Week-Making it

Safer for All David Salzer, GISP, and Patrick Santo-so, UNH Technology Transfer Center, Durham, NH

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

GIS for the PeopleRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

Community-based organizations collect a myriad of localized data about the people they serve, as well as the housing and the neighborhoods in which they live. The GIS for the People project aims to demonstrate that GIS services can be sustainably provided to community based organizations at modest cost and low complexity, while still enabling the integration of both internally collected data as well as relevant external datasets.

Moderator: Steve Sharp, GISP, Vermont Center for Geographic Information, Waterbury, VT• GIS for the People

Michelle Thompson, PhD, WhoData.org and University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Andrew Walter, Associate AIA, The Jones Payne Group, Boston, MA

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Improving Coastal ResilienceRoom: Oak Alley, 4th Floor

Coastal communities are vital to the national economy, yet they are vulnerable to natural hazards, growing demand for public access and coastal development, sea level rise and flooding events. It is now more important than ever for coastal communities to be able to recover after an adverse event. The Digital Coast helps communities and coastal managers do this by providing a central, user-friendly, and cost-effective repository for the information and training they need. This session will provide a few examples of recent activities and products within NOAA’s Digital Coast that are focused on improving resilience at the local level. These activities range from interactive visualization tools to on-the-ground projects helping communities incorporate cli-mate change adaptation concepts into hazard mitigation planning.Moderator: Kevin Mickey, GISP, The Polis Center, Indianapolis, IN

Session Participants: Jamie Carter, NOAA Coastal Services, Charleston, SC Marian Hanisko, NOAA Gulf Coast Ser-vices Center, Stennis, MS

Vendor Solutions: Remote Sensing & Big DataRoom: Gallier, 4th Floor

Living in the information age is all about the data, and data is becoming more ubiquitous as larger and larger datasets are being compiled, aggregated, and generations of derivations propagated. This session will examine how large datasets like demographics are being analyzed in non-traditional ways, as well as how massive, multiple information sources are being leveraged by the power of place.

Moderator: Heather Glock, GISP, Esri, Seattle,

WA• Big Data Made Useful in GIS

Brent Jones, PE, PLS, Esri, Vienna, VA• Converging Big Data with Geospatial

Apps Doug Bennett, Thomson Reuters, Por-tage, MI

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab Room: Edgewood, 4th FloorTuesday, September 9 • 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon

The Hands-on Learning Lab (HOLL) is a training resource provided and developed by ESRI Training Services. The Lab is an excellent way to introduce ArcGIS users to a variety of Esri software solutions and training opportunities while learning to use Esri software.

12:00 Noon – 2:00 PMVendor Spark, Chapter Shout-Out & Luncheon Presentations Room: Grand Ballroom, 5th Floor

Head to the ballroom for a hosted lunch today! We will begin with the Vendor Spark session. It’s an opportunity for you to hear highlights from each exhibitor at GIS-Pro. What sets one company apart from another? Why should you stop by their booth during the networking re-ception? What cool giveaways do they have? You won’t hear long-winded sales pitches during this session. Short but sweet is the

name of the game! Be sure to play along with Vendor Spark Bingo and win prizes.

Christina Boggs, from NorCal URISA, will let us know what’s going on with URISA chapters and present the 2014 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award to…. the Caribbean Chapter!

Then, we are pleased to present a stellar line-up of luncheon presentations. Individual presentations (15-20 minutes in duration) will be made a bit more informally at a lunch table instead of at a podium. The format offers the opportunity for in-depth discussion, Q&A about the topic being presented.

Presentations are noted below. You will have the opportunity to self-select the topic(s) you wish to learn more about. 1. Implementing Python to Streamline

Stream Water Quality Analysis Guillaume Turcotte, GISP, Villanova Uni-versity, Villanova, PA

2. Vanguard Cabinet - Everything A Young Professional Needs to Know Wendy Peloquin, GISP, GISinc, Jackson-ville, FL and URISA Vanguard Cabinet

3. Precision Panos for ArcGIS Dan Bellissemo, CycloMedia Technology Inc., Glendale, AZ

4. State of Play in American Communities Elizabeth Dow, KaBOOM!, Washington, DC

5. Usage and Integration of CCTV and GIS Data for Maintenance Programs Justyna Grinholc, GISP, M.A and Colin Gowens, GISP, Fulton County, Atlanta, GA

6. FEMA Floodplains on the Web Susan Carlson and David Torraca, GISP, Loudoun County, Leesburg, VA

7. Assessing Possible Social Vulnerabilities of Rural Communities Effected by Poten-tial Oil Spillage: A Case Study of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska Vu Dang, Upper Great Plains Transporta-tion Institute, Moorhead. MN

8. My Hard Learned “do’s and don’ts” of Project Management Sarah Myers, GISP, Peninsula Light Com-pany, Gig Harbor, WA

9. ELA/LGIM/ArcGIS Online: Putting it All Together Duane Treadon, GISP, City of Thomasville. Thomasville, GA

10. Cooperative Learning: How Online GIS at the University of West Florida is Chang-ing the Internship Experience for the GIS

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Leaders of Tomorrow K. Leah Lewis, MS, GISP, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

11. Natural Hazard and Resilience Assess-ment of the Coast of Georgia Rosanna G. Rivero, College of Environ-ment and Design, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Exemplary Systems in Government Distin-guished Systems: 12. RECOVER: Rehabilitation Capability Con-

vergence of Ecosystem Recovery Project Keith T. Weber, GISP, GIS Director, Idaho State University

13. Building an Enterprise GIS for the New-est City in Georgia Mike Edelson, GISP, Senior GIS Analyst, City of Brookhaven, Georgia

14. Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Track-ing Application Ian Dunn, Software Specialist, City of Perrysburg, Ohio

15. ZoneSJ Map Viewer Yves Leger, M.Sc., GISP, GIS Manager, City of Saint John, New Brunswick Canada

Discussion Tables:16. GIS in Public Health – Let’s light a fire

under this URISA conference!17. URISA’s GISCorps – Volunteer GIS exper-

tise around the globe18. Consultants’ Circle – How can URISA

support our consultant members?19. Advocacy – What is URISA’s role?20. Louisiana GIS Happenings21. ULA Alumni - what’s working, what would

you do differently, what have I gotten myself into?

22. NextGen 9-1-1 & GIS23. Women in GIS

Esri Technical Session: Introduction to Lidar-Terrains, Mosaic, and the 3D Analyst Dataset ToolbarTuesday, September 9 • 1:00-3:00 PM Room: Edgewood, 4th Floor

Breakout SessionsTuesday, September 9 • 2:00 – 3:30 PM

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

GIS GumboRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Check out some spicy ways to apply GIS! Almost all planning and analysis contains a spatial component. GIS technologies are becoming ubiquitous across many disciplines in the private and public sector. This session is a sampling of some economic and social solutions that use GIS technology as their primary tool. From telecom and design to addressing and economic development, GIS technology plays a valuable role in making our world sustainable and resilient.

Moderator: Peter Croswell, PMP, GISP, Cros-well-Schulte IT Consultants, Frankfort, KY• Economics of Broadband: Mapping the

Future of Broadband in VT Stephen Sharp, GISP, VT Center for Geo-graphic Information, Waterbury, VT

• Usability Testing for GIS: Simple Strate-gies to Reinvigorate your Design Process Julie Kanzler, GISP, City of Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

• Assessing Geocoding Solutions Carrie Muenks and Chris Lawrence, The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA

The Future of GIS: A Revolutionized Student CompetitionRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

Join the Vanguard Cabinet for a showcase of recent ‘maptastic’ GIS student innovations! Instead of traditional printed and thumb-tacked maps, we will have a series of brief presentations (no longer than five minutes each), where students will compete for various awards and prizes. All final submis-sions will be uploaded online and displayed in the common area during the conference, to allow conference attendee participation in the voting process. Various awards, including a People’s Choice Award, will be presented to select competitors during the awards ceremony.

Moderator: Ryan Bowe, GISP, Photo Science, Nicholasville, KY Organized by:

Sarah Finne, GISP, Connected Nation, Bowling Green, KY Billy Moore, Clark County, Winchester, KY Andrew Hayslip, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Peters-burg, FL

The State of GIS CertificationRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

For more than a decade, the GIS Certifica-tion Institute (GISCI) has provided a portfo-lio-based GIS Professional (GISP) Certifica-tion. Now, to strengthen the GISP Certification, GISCI is adding an examination component in 2015. This session will describe why the GISP Certification is important to your career. It will also provide a brief history of the GISCI and the GISP Certification, and will explain the rationale for adding an exam. The exam development process will be described and current, renewing, and prospective GISPs will learn how to prepare for the enhanced criteria and process.

Moderator: Stephen Berry, GISP, Clark County GIS, Winchester, KY• GIS Professional Certification: The GISP

Exam and Evolving Standards Rebecca Somers, GISP, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, Fairfax, VA

• GIS Certification: To certify or not to certify Tripp Corbin, GISP, CFM, MCP, CTT+, eGIS Associates, Inc., Dacula, GA

• The Future of GISCI Bill Hodge, GISP, GISCI Executive Direc-tor, Des Plaines, IL

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Sustainable Operations in ActionRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

Professionals all over the world and across nearly the entire spectrum of scientific disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, are collaborating to form a better understanding of the inter-dependence between the three pillars of sustainability - en-vironment, society, and economy. This session will explore principles of sustainability as put into practice at the city and county level.

Moderator: Kathrine Cargo, GISP, Orleans Parish Communication District• Implementing Sustainable Practices in

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Warren Kron, GISP and Justin Priola, GISP, City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Planning Commission, Baton Rouge, LA

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014Effective National Geospatial Data ManagementRoom: Oak Alley, 4th Floor

For the past few decades, geospatial pro-fessionals have developed vast quantities of data. Unfortunately, the potential value of these data is often unrealized or under-re-alized. The US Federal government’s role has changed from being a primary provider of authoritative geospatial information to coordinating and managing geospatial data and facilitating partnerships. This session will examine a number of impediments to effective data development and data sharing and offer solutions that reflect the employment of effec-tive coordination, carefully directed funding, and the application of current information technology tools and strategies. We will also offer suggestions that will build upon the anticipated successes of these initiatives. In particular, we will examine the various roles of Federal, state, and local governments in regard to data creation and maintenance, data aggregation, creation of standards and guidelines, and data dissemination, and link these roles to strategies that have produced successful initiatives. We will then discuss how the lessons learned from these efforts might be incorporated into a national strategy.

Moderator: Cy Smith, GISP, State of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Presenter: Kevin J. Mickey, GISP, The Polis Center, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

Vendor Solutions: Living Community Mapping and Basemap Best PracticesRoom: Gallier, 4th Floor

Geographic information is far more than a static characterization of place; it is a dynamic relationship between space and the fea-tures (and creatures!) with that space, and among each other. This session will show how contributing content to the geographic community can enrich the world along with a demonstrated way of minimizing many of the technical challenges of capturing high quality geographic information.

Moderator: Jennifer Baird, GISP, Valpak, Largo, FL• Esri Living Atlas of the World

Seth Sarakaitis, Esri, Redlands, CA• GDR’s NG911 Site/Structure Point Place-

ment Tool Patrick Melancon and Sean Lehman, GISP, GIS Data Resources, Inc, San Rafael, CA

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab Tuesday, September 9 • 3:00-5:00 PM Room: Edgewood, 4th Floor

Refreshment Break 3:30– 4:00 PM

Exhibition

Breakout SessionsTuesday, September 9 • 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Exemplary Systems in GovernmentRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Each year, organizations prepare comprehen-sive applications to illustrate their technol-ogy accomplishments. These applications are peer-reviewed by URISA’s ESIG Review Committee. We are pleased to recognize the exemplary and distinguished systems at GIS-Pro. The winners of both the Enterprise System and Single Process System are here to share their exemplary work in this show-case session.

Moderator: Martha Wells, GISP, Spatial Focus, LLC, University Park, MD• The New Hampshire Mosa-

ic Parcel Map David Salzer, GISP and Patrick Santoso, UNH Technology Transfer Center, Durham, NH

• The NCHHSTP Atlas Kim Elmore, Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention, Atlanta, GA

Applying the Geospatial Technology Competency ModelRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

In collaboration with the US Department of Labor, the National Geospatial Technology Center is updating the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM) so that it can remain relevant for the geospatial industry. Given the impending update to the Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIS&T) Body of Knowledge by the University Con-sortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), and the move by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) to base their exam upon Tier 4 of the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM), it is time to review the GTCM competencies. This session will begin with a review of the GTCM, followed by a review of input on suggested updates garnered from the geospatial community, to prepare the session participants for an open discussion on GTCM updates.

Moderator: Greg Babinski, GISP, King County GIS, Seattle, WA• Updating the Geospatial Technology

Competency Model (GTCM) Rodney Jackson, GISP, National Geospa-tial Technology Center, Burlington, NC

Mapping Your Way Into a GIS CareerRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

This session will introduce young profession-als and students to the Geospatial Industry. Several career paths will be highlighted, including the skills required for entry- and mid-level positions. It will also give advice on creating effective resumes and portfolios, as well as proper etiquette and tips for a successful interview. Young professionals will also be introduced to URISA and the GISP cer-tification. Resources for locating job listings will also be provided.

Moderator: Valrie Grant, MSc, GISP, GeoTech-Vision, Jamaica

Panelists:• Wendy Peloquin, GISP, GISi, Jacksonville,

FL• Stephen M. Berry, GISP, Clark County

GIS, Winchester, KY • Ashley Littell Hitt, GISP, Connected Na-

tion, Bowling Green, KY• Kim H. McDonough, GISP, Tennessee De-

ESIG WINNER!

ESIG WINNER!

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partment of Transportation, Nashville, TN• Kevin J. Mickey, GISP, The Polis Center,

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

1.0 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Contributions of GIS to Community Success Room: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

The foundation of happy communities is built upon quality of life. Many community orga-nizations work to improve the health, safety, housing, access, and equity of their member communities. A well-planned and managed transportation infrastructure is key to a diverse, successful community. This session will show how GIS can be utilized to benefit community organizations and showcase the use of GIS in transportation planning.

Moderator: Mark Sievers, AICP, Data Transfer Solutions, Orlando, FL• Geographic Information Needs for Com-

munity Sustainability Initiatives Sungsoon Hwang, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

• Multi- Modal Regional Thoroughfare Analysis Annie McCabe, Mid-Ohio Regional Plan-ning Commission, Columbus, OH

Coastal Resiliency and SustainabilityRoom: Oak Alley, 4th Floor

Coastal resiliency and sustainability are cur-rently very hot topics thanks to environmental disasters and political lawsuits. Using GIS to identify the where and when of a shifting coastline can lead to the answers for the how, why and who is responsible for what. This session highlights how two coastal profes-sionals are using GIS to build sustainable and resilient coastlines for Louisiana and beyond.

Moderator: Doug Adams, GISP, Baltimore County Government, Towson, MD• GIS-based Financial Analysis for Coastal

Flooding and Sea Level Rise Jasmine Bird, Blue Marble Geographics, Hallowell, ME

• System Engineering Analysis for the Hur-ricane Surge Defense System of the East Bank of the Greater New Orleans Area Ezra Boyd, PhD, DisasterMap.net, LLC, New Orleans, LA

Vendor Solutions: Lidar & 3D GISRoom: Gallier, 4th Floor

Unlock the power of LiDAR datasets so that you can derive significant value from this data and optimize its uses. Please join Robert Gam-mon from the Hexagon Geospatial Division and Peter White from Eagleview/Pictometry as they discuss the 3D dimensional aspects of LiDAR data and its benefits. Learn how to extract information efficiently from these 3D point cloud datasets to enhance images and vector files and the best environment for effective use of 3D point cloud data in asset management and integrating it visually with GIS and data collection.

Moderator: Alex Hepp, EagleView/Pictometry, Rochester, NY• Optimizing Asset Management by Inte-

grating 3D Point Clouds with GIS Robert Gammon, Hexagon Geospatial Division, Mississauga, ON Canada

• 3D Model Use Cases and Practical Appli-cations Peter White, EagleView/Pictometry, Minneapolis, MN

GIS-Pro 2014 Networking ReceptionTuesday, September 9 • 5:00-6:30 PM

Head to the exhibit hall for an informal op-portunity to network with fellow attendees and exhibitors, over some light appetizers and refreshments before heading out to enjoy New Orleans!

Other Tuesday Evening Events

URISA Partnership Reception – by invitationTuesday, September 9 • 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Optional Group Walking Tours(see page 12 for details)

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

September 22 – Deadline date to submit abstracts for the 2015 GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference in Oklahoma City!

Annual Conference for Professionals in Property Assessment, Tax Administration, Mapping and Information Technology

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Wednesday, September 10, 20148:30–10:00 AMAwards & Recognition Breakfast Grand Ballroom, 5th Floor

A breakfast buffet will welcome you this morn-ing, while we spotlight the outstanding work of your peers. We will recognize outgoing and incoming Board members and highlight volunteer and leadership opportunities within the organization. Get involved at the chapter level and/or the international level!

Hear from Alan Hobson, the Vice-Chair for the Spatial Information and Cartography Commis-sion (SICC), the disciplinary home for spatial information and cartographic professionals within the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) in Australia and New Zealand.

Then we’ll honor the recipients of 2014 Exem-plary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards and pay tribute to outstanding members of the community!

Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) AwardsURISA’s ESIG Awards recognize exceptional achievements in the application of information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. URISA is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s ESIG Awards. ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS CATEGORY - Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of using information systems tech-nology in a multi-department environment as part of an integrated process. These systems exemplify effective use of technology yielding widespread improvements in the process(es) and/or service(s) involved and/or cost savings to the organization.

Exemplary System: New Hampshire Mosaic Parcel Map submitted by Stephan Hamilton, Director, Municipal & Property Division, of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Ad-ministration and David Salzer, GISP, Director of Projects and Patrick Santoso, Director of Operations at the Technology Transfer Center, University of New Hampshire.

Distinguished Enterprise Systems: • RECOVER: Rehabilitation Capability Con-

vergence of Ecosystem Recovery Project Submitted by: Keith T. Weber, GISP, GIS Director, Idaho State University

• Building an Enterprise GIS for the New-est City in Georgia Submitted by: Mike Edelson, GISP, Senior GIS Analyst, City of Brookhaven, Georgia

SINGLE PROCESS SYSTEM CATEGORY - Systems in this category are outstanding and working examples of applying information system technology to automate a specific SINGLE process or operation involving one department or sub-unit of an agency. The system application results in extended and/or improved government services that are more efficient and/or save money.

Exemplary System: NCHHSTP Atlas submit-ted by Kim Elmore, Co-Lead of the NCHHSTP Atlas, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.

Distinguished Single Process Systems: • MapGeo

Submitted by: Sara Siskavich, GISP, GIS Manager, Nashua Regional Planning Commission

• Sidewalk Maintenance and Repair Track-ing Application Submitted by: Ian Dunn, Software Spe-cialist, City of Perrysburg, Ohio

• Data Extraction Tool Submitted by: Wilfred Batke, Mapping Technologist, City of Richmond, British Columbia

• ZoneSJ Map Viewer Submitted by: Yves Leger, M.Sc., GISP, GIS Manager, City of Saint John, New Brunswick

• CropScape Submitted by: Zhengwei Yang, Ph.D., IT Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture and Weiguo Han, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Center for Spatial Information Science and Systems, George Mason University

URISA congratulates all of the participants in the 2014 Exemplary Systems in Government Award program.All of the winning submissions are posted online.

GIS Hall of Fame The Urban and Regional Information Systems Associa-tion (URISA) is pleased to announce the induction of Charles M. Croner, PhD into URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame. URISA’s GIS Hall of Fame honors persons and organizations that have made significant and original contribu-tions to the development and application of GIS concepts, tools, or resources, or to the GIS profession.

URISA’s Hall of Fame laureates include:• 2005 Inductees: Edgar Horwood, Ian

McHarg, Roger Tomlinson, Jack Danger-mond, Nancy Tosta, and the Harvard Lab

• 2006 Inductee: Gary Hunter• 2007 Inductees: Don Cooke and Michael

Goodchild• 2009 Inductees: Will Craig and Carl Reed• 2010 Inductee: C. Dana Tomlin• 2011 Inductees: William Huxhold and

Barry Wellar• 2012 Inductees: National Aeronautics

and Space Administration, Natural Resources Canada, Statistics Canada, United States Census Bureau and United States Geological Survey

Horwood Distinguished Service AwardThe Horwood Distinguished Service Award is named after founding member and first URISA President, Edgar Horwood. Horwood was an early pioneer in the field of information systems for local government and admired by all for his intellectual and organizational con-tributions to URISA. Horwood was the Chair of the constitutional drafting committee, giving URISA the “open membership” model that has led to our interdisciplinary organization. The Horwood Distin-guished Service Award is an occasional award given for long-term service to URISA and the profession. This award is URISA’s ultimate award for service and leadership to URISA

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and the geospatial industry. This year it is awarded to Ed Wells, GISP.

Leadership Award Presented to members who have demonstrat-ed exemplary leadership to URISA, creativity, innovation, and dedicated support of URISA programs.

This year’s Leadership Award recipient is Tripp Corbin, GISP.

Service Award Presented to members who have demonstrated faithful service to URISA and participation in its programs over a period of several years.

Glenn O’Grady is the deserving recipient of the 2014 URISA Service Award.

Barbara Hirsch Special Service Award Presented to members or staff who have made special contributions to URISA. This award was created (in 2004) to honor URISA’s former Chief Financial Officer, Barbara Hirsch. This award is given to individuals or commit-tees who have shown a consummate level of service to URISA through an ongoing commitment to our success as an organiza-tion.

The 2014 Barbara Hirsch Special Service Award is awarded to Ryan Bowe, GISP and Wendy Peloquin, GISP.

Exhibit HoursWednesday, September 10 • 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Take advantage of the opportunity to learn about new products and services that will make your work easier!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014URISA Chapter Leaders’ ForumWednesday, September 10 • 10:30 AM-1:00 PMRoom: Gallier, 4th FloorAnnual gathering of URISA Chapter Leaders for discussions of best practices; an update on the status of the unified membership mod-el; boundaries discussion and more.

Thanks to SoCal & Ontario URISA for sponsor-ing the Forum.

Breakout SessionsWednesday, September 10 • 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Data, Data Everywhere…Bringing it All TogetherRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Big data is upon us! The rapid proliferation of spatial and non-spatial datasets (both internal and external) is both a godsend and a curse. How can we utilize GIS tools and method-ologies to make sense of it all? It doesn’t matter if you are a municipality, a utility, or a state-wide service provider; the issues are consistent. This session explores how 3 shin-ing stars met the challenge in their respective jurisdictions.

Moderator: Danielle Ayan, GISP, Booz Allen Hamilton, Atlanta, GA• GIS in the South Central Idaho Fire &

Fuels Program Denise Tolness, Department of Interior/Bureau of Land Management, Burley, ID

• Interactive Geospatial Maps/Apps @ CDC Danielle Ayan, GISP, Booz Allen Hamilton, Atlanta, GA

Managing and Exchanging Open and Crowd Source DataRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

The Internet may provide a wealth of data, but have you considered soliciting the public? Public participation GIS (PPGIS) can empower citizens and make them part of decision-mak-ing processes. In this session, learn new techniques to acquire, store and share data.

Moderator: Chris Aspila, GISP, City of Windsor, ON Canada

• Using Open-Source Geospatial Data in GIS Database Production and Mainte-nance Barry Bitters, Ph.D. & GISP, Leidos Inc. (formerly SAIC), Navarre, FL

• Engaging with Models: Stakeholder Understanding and Action Judy Colby-George, GISP, Spatial Alter-natives, Yarmouth, ME

• Information Architecture: A Foundation for Geospatial Data Sharing Joseph Grubbs, GISP, AICP, Binary Struc-tures Corporation, Fort Myers, FL

ROI of High Resolution DataRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

Just because you can create map data at very high resolutions, does that mean you should? In this era of increasing budget challenges and the need to illustrate ROI for mapping efforts, how good is good enough? With near ubiquitous availability of digital aerial ortho-photography and increasing availability of high quality LiDAR data, it is possible to derive very high resolution impervious surface and related land cover data at the sub-meter level. The question is whether such high resolution data is worth the cost. This session examines these questions and gives answers that im-prove understanding of ROI when considering High Resolution remote sensing processes.

Moderator: Tom Conry, Fairfax County, Fairfax, VA• High Resolution Impervious Surface

Data: Stories from the Field Ben Houston, P.E., GISP, PMP, Ground-Point Technologies, LLC, Woodstock, NY

Where You Are & Where You Want to BeRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

If what we see and experience, if our country, does not become real in imagination, then it never can become real to us, and we are forever divided from it” – Wendell Berry. Suc-cessful planning is an exercise in observation and imagination. Observing what exists in the immediate environment, and imagining what that potential can manifest through good planning and design. This session will present the use of GIS in place making through the use of agent base modeling and the techniques of rapid Strategic Plan development for GIS organizations of all sizes. Then consider your

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014own professional development at the URISA Leadership Academy.

Moderator: Drew Spiliotis, Planning Communi-ties, LLC, Raleigh, NC• Designing Neighbourhoods with an

Activity-Based Approach Seyedehsomayeh Taheri Moosavi, BSc, MSc, Eng., RTPI, University of Manches-ter, Manchester, United Kingdom

• GIS Strategic Planning: Best and Fast Practices Rebecca Somers, GISP, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, Fairfax, VA

• URISA Leadership Academy – Take Your Career to the Next Level Kris Larson, GISP, CDM Smith, Helena, MT

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Foundations of Successful Transportation SystemsRoom: Oak Alley, 4th Floor

This session will present adapting and utilizing a common base map for transit applications, how ridership can be optimized through creative ideas and GIS analysis, as well as, how scenario planning can leverage informa-tion for stakeholders across transportation management and planning disciplines.

Moderator: Ed Wells, GISP, Washington Met-ropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC• Adapting Louisiana DOTD Base Map to

Leverage Regional Applications Clare Brown, GISP, New Orleans Region-al Planning Commission, New Orleans, LA

• Increasing Potential Transit Ridership in Orleans Parish with GIS Analysis Lynn E. Dupont, ASLA, GISP, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans, LA

• Online Scenario Planning for Long Range Transportation Plans Ken Holland, Gulf Regional Planning Commission (GRPC), Biloxi, MS

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab Wednesday, September 10 • 10:30 AM-12:00 NoonRoom: Edgewood, 4th Floor

12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch on your own – So many options for lunch! There are lots of fast lunch options within a couple of blocks of the Sheraton.

GIS Management Institute Update Session & Keynote AddressWednesday, September 10 • 1:00 – 2:30 PMGrand Ballroom, 5th Floor

1:00- 1:40 PMHear about URISA’s GIS Management Insti-tute which promotes professional adoption and awareness of best practices and standards in the GIS profession. Presenters:Greg Babinski, GISP, King County GIS, Seattle, WAAmy Esnard, GISP, Hood River, ORAllen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP, Data Transfer Solu-tions, Orlando, FL

1:45-2:30 PMKeynote Address: Using GIS to Disseminate Data in New OrleansAllison Plyer, Executive Director, The Data Center, New Orleans, LouisianaFounded in 1997, the Data Center is the most trusted resource for data about greater New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana. We are fully independent and are experts at bringing data together from multiple sources. Our presentation will focus on how we have used GIS to inform decision-making, including: providing an interactive map of repopulation post-Katrina; improving upon the spatial displays of small area data from the American Community Survey; exploring the growth of jobs outside of population centers; and, documenting the vulnerability of coastal populations.

Esri Technical Session: Mapping the Oso Landslide to Assist First RespondersThis technical session will cover the use of pre and post lidar to calculate change detection, document damage to structures from the Oso Landslide in Washington state and apply geoprocessing automation to calculate debris removal for recover efforts.Wednesday, September 10 • 1:00-3:00 PM Room: Edgewood, 4th Floor

Refreshment BreakWednesday, September 10 • 2:30 – 3:30 PMBe sure to ask any remaining questions you may have and view product demonstrations during this break. The exhibits dismantle at 3:30 PM.

Louisiana URISA Chapter Annual MeetingWednesday, September 10 • 3:00 – 5:00 PMRoom: Evergreen, 4th Floor

Breakout SessionsWednesday, September 10 • 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Innovative Uses in the GIS ToolboxRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Part of the definition of GIS can be stated as a tool for human decision-making. GIS process-es and tools are not ends unto themselves. The tools that GIS professionals use are vital to any organization that is driven by Social, Economic, and Environmental factors. The GIS toolboxes presented here highlight technol-ogies that are being developed in innovative ways to support water quality, transportation, and general organizational workflows in today’s world.

Moderator: Christina Boggs, California Depart-ment of Water Resources, Sacramento, CA• Analyzing Water Quality and Geologic

Data Using 3-D GIS Tools Cam Conrad, GISP, Stanley Consultants, Inc., Coralville, IA

• A Practical Approach to Cross Platform Mobile, Cloud and GIS Applications Joseph Doherty, PMP, OCP, GISP, Mi-crodesk, Weymouth, MA

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• Pioneering Work in Street-Level Mapping for Professional and Consumer Use Paul Smith, CycloMedia Technology Inc., Walnut Creek, CA

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Utilizing GIS to Protect the Environment and Respond to It When It Gets MadRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

Land use and land cover play a significant role as drivers of environmental change and indica-tors of threats and vulnerabilities. All disasters are better dealt with when emergency respond-ers and crisis managers can work in a collabo-rative environment. This may help to plan for the unforeseeable like in June of 2013 when Calgary experienced the largest flood in its history due to increased volume of water in both the Bow and Elbow rivers that was unprecedented in modern history. Come and hear how spatial technologies are being deployed for environmental protection, emergency planning at schools, and environ-mental disaster response.

Moderator: Ashley Hitt, GISP, Connected Nation, Bowling Green, KY• School Safety Plans in a Virtual Environment

Steven B. McKinney, PhD, SICS Consul-tants, LLC, Florence, AL Lamar Davis, Auburn University at Mont-gomery, Montgomery, AL

• Applying Land Cover Data and Tools to Enhance Coastal Community Resilience Jamie Carter, The Baldwin Group at NOAA Coastal Services Center, Yar-mouth, ME

• Calgary Flood 2013: Supporting Sus-tainability and Resiliency with Spatial Technologies Robert Skoye, B.A.Sc., M.Sc., City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

GIS Goes Hollywood!Room: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

An intriguing look at how GIS has appeared in entertainment media. From James Bond and Star Trek to CSI, GIS has been seen in many movies and television shows as a key technolo-gy that either helps or hurts the hero. This pre-sentation presents a multi-media survey of GIS in television and film and show how fictional representations of technologies in past movies and on TV foretell future developments in GIS, GPS, and other geospatial technologies.

Moderator: Andrew Hayslip, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Tampa, FL• History of the GIS-World, Part I & II: A

Look at the History of GIS on Film & TV Gene DelGreco, GISP, KE McCartney & Associates, Weirton, WV

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Demographic Data for the CommunityRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

Learn methods of utilizing GIS to better under-stand your community. This session discusses methods to properly allocate community resources, the challenges of mapping regis-tered sex offenders (RSO), and the impact of relocating a Board of Election office from a downtown location to the suburbs.

Moderator: Warren Kron, GISP, City of Baton Rouge, LA• Locating Distressed Areas in a Communi-

ty: A Look at Forsyth County, NC Jason Clodfelter, CMS, GISP, MapForsyth (Forsyth County, NC), Winston-Salem, NC

• The Geospatial Challenges of Geocoding Registered Sex Offenders Mark Leipnik, Sam Houston State University, Department of Geography, Huntsville, TX

• Racially and Socioeconomically Dispa-rate Impacts of Relocating the Hamilton County, Ohio Board of Elections Mark Salling, GISP, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Surveying and Geodetics in the GIS ProfessionRoom: Oak Alley, 4th Floor

Does mapping in GIS equal surveying? Is sur-veying GIS? This session will be a moderated discussion of the issues related to GIS and Surveying. By using case studies on how GIS, Surveying, and Geodetics are interrelated, the panel will engage the audience in a discus-sion of mutual benefits. The take-away should be a greater understanding and appreciation of our fellow Surveyors and GIS Professionals and a desire to collaborate for the betterment of geospatial technology and information.

Moderator: Martin Roche, GISP, GeoPlanning Services, Orlando, FL• Everyday Geodetics

Jasmine Bird, Blue Marble Geographics, Hallowell, ME

• Using and Supporting the California Geodetic Control Network Bruce Joffe, GISP, GIS Consultants, Piedmont, CA

• Needed GIS/Survey Cooperation, New Opportunities Peirce Eichelberger, gDBMS, Inc, Col-legeville, PA

Vendor Solutions: Smartphones, Filling the Gap Where Internet Connectivity is LackingRoom: Gallier, 4th Floor

Do you remember when pagers and cell phones allowed us to be connected to others ‘on the go’. Times have changed since then and the development of smartphone technol-ogy continues to advance at rapid speeds. Please join AmigoCloud as they discuss the past, present and future of GIS data collection using a contemporary phone, the myriad of sensors and vast amounts of vector and raster data in these powerful portable devices.

Moderator: Alex Hepp, Pictometry/Eagleview, Rochester, NY• The Problem With Mobile GIS Data Collection

Ragi Burhum, AmigoCloud, San Francis-co, CA

• Can you hear/see me now? Alex Hepp, Pictometry/Eagleview, Roch-ester, NY

• No Connectivity? No Problem! Maintain-ing Productivity for Mobile Workers Scott Stafford-Veale, Latitude Geograph-ics, Victoria, BC, Canada

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab Room: Edgewood, 4th FloorWednesday, September 10 • 3:00-5:00 PM

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

GIS-Pro 2014 Social EventWednesday, September 10 • 6:00-9:00 PMWhere: Rock ‘n’ Bowl in MidCity

Hop on the GIS-Pro bus and head to Rock ‘n’ Bowl - a New Or-leans institution! Enjoy bowling (if you like) and cajun music, food, drink and awesome conversation! Buses will be staged on Canal Street beginning at 5:30 PM. You must bring your GIS-Pro 2014 Social Event ticket to gain access. Don’t miss this!

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Thursday, September 11, 20147:30 – 8:30 AM

GIS-Pro Conference Committee MeetingRoom: Nottoway, 4th Floor

Current conference committee members and those who wish to volunteer to serve on the GIS-Pro 2015 committee are invited to attend to begin planning for next year! GIS-Pro 2015 will take place October 18-22 in Spokane, Washington, in partnership with the Northwest GIS Users’ Group and Northern Rockies URISA Chapter, with considerable involvement from Washington URISA!

Introduction to MS Project WorkshopThursday, September 11 • 8:00 – 10:30 AMRoom: Oak Alley, 4th FloorInstructor: Peter Croswell, PMP, GISP, Cros-well-Schulte IT Consultant

Pete Croswell is offering this 2½-hour course as an overview of important Project Manage-ment topics, utilizing MS Project.

Moderator: Hilary Perkins, AICP, GISP, City of Maryland Heights, MO

Breakout SessionsThursday, September 10 • 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Mapping People, Their Neighborhoods, and Their Best FriendsRoom: Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor

Location data matters when it comes to mapping populations, of all kinds. Learn how communities are using GIS to understand how cities are changing, analyze the distribution and characteristics of animal shelters, and improve their neighborhoods through environ-mental design.

Moderator: Heather Milton, GISP, Tulane University, St Louis, MO• Utilizing GIS to Investigate the Impact of

Globalization on Urban Geography David Gladstone, UNO Dept of Planning & Urban Studies, New Orleans, LA Aimée Préau, GISP, FEMA’s Louisiana Recovery Office, New Orleans, LA

• X Maps Spot: Using GIS to Help At-Risk Dog and Cat Populations Greg Miller, GISP, AICP, ASPCA, Portland, OR

• Community Participatory Mapping: Crime Prevention Through Environmental De-sign (CPTED) Wansoo Im, Ph.D. Principal, VERTICES, New Brunswick, NJ

1.5 AICP-CM Credits for this session

Responsible Land Use: Costs and ConsequencesRoom: Grand Couteau, 5th Floor

Consumer centered society and the resultant wastes require careful consideration when making decisions on use of lands, the lack thereof. Land use designation can often have wide and lasting effects on related regional planning efforts. The long-term consequenc-es of land use decisions can lead to social costs that may outweigh present economic benefits. This session will explore the use of GIS in finding relationships between potential Brownfields sites and surrounding demo-graphic characteristics, the high health costs of cheap landfills, and how the politics of land use decisions can impact regional transporta-tion planning.

Moderator: Teresa Townsend, AICP, Planning Communities, LLC, Raleigh, NC• Correlation Between Field Types, Loca-

tion and Demographics and Potential Greenfields Darlette Meekins, GISP, Virginia Depart-ment of Transportation, Richmond, VA Shobha Sriharan, Virginia State Universi-ty, Ettrick, VA

• Techniques and Politics of Regional Land Use Planning Modeling Lynn E. Dupont, ASLA, GISP, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans, LA

GIS Drives Organizational ChangeRoom: Grand Chenier, 5th Floor

The implementation of GIS in support of business processes often drives change in the way organizations operate. This is based on necessary changes in the business processes and helps achieve the efficiencies enabled by the use of geospatial technology. In this session, you’ll hear about the organizational challenges and benefits of implementing

GIS for emergency response related to Next Generation 9-1-1, the organizational challeng-es and benefits of developing a consortium approach in a rural county, and the organi-zational challenges and benefits of enabling non-GIS professionals to use web mapping tools.

Moderator: Diana Rodriguez, GISP, CDMSmith, Chicago, IL• The True ROI of Accurate GIS Data for

Public Safety Patrick Melancon, GIS Data Resources, Inc, Nashville, TN

• Local Government GIS Consortia Stephen Berry, GISP, Clark County GIS, Winchester, KY

• Exploiting GIS for the Non-GIS User Deploying a Web Map John Wright, GISP, Range Resources Corporation, Canonsburg, PA

It’s About the Data! GIS, Photogrammetry and Surveying – Understanding the Boundaries of PracticeRoom: Grand Ballroom B, 5th Floor

The opportunities for utilizing GIS are almost without limit. However, it is important to know when an authoritative determination of location is required. A licensed surveyor is the only professional that can establish or measure a geographic location that has a legal standing in court. It is important for any individual using or managing a GIS to know where the boundaries for the practice of sur-veying are and to make sure we respect those boundaries and facilitate the employment of surveyors to improve the accuracy and legality of our GIS data. It is also important for us to understand the role of the certified photogrammetrist as well. Together, GIS, photogrammetry and surveying can make sure that the right data is used in the right way at the right time. This panel will hopefully be the beginning of a long discussion between GIS, photogrammetry and surveying profession-als to better understand how we can work together to establish a shared understanding of how we can complement and promote each other’s work.

Moderator: Kim McDonough, GISP, TN Depart-ment of Transportation, Nashville, TNPanelists:

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Thursday, September 11, 2014• Brent Jones, PE, PLS, Esri, Vienna, VA• Peirce Eichelberger, gDBMS, Inc, Col-

legeville, PA• Bruce Joffe, GISP, GIS Consultants,

Piedmont, CA• Ryan Bowe, GISP, Photo Science, Nichol-

asville, KY • Michael Zoltek, GISP, PLS, CP, Pictometry,

Rochester, NY

Esri Hands-On Learning Lab Room: Edgewood, 4th FloorThursday, September 11 • 9:00-10:00 AM

Challenges Wrap-Up, Closing Keynote Address & Annual Business Meeting 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Room: Grand Ballroom, 5th FloorModerator: Carl Anderson, GISP, URISA President 2014-2015

10:30-11:00 AMWrap-up of Challenges Discussion

What did you learn about geospatial data and technology to enhance and support the Three Pillars of Sustainability: Society, Environ-ment and Economy? What specific actions and takeaways can we use to enhance and support those Three Pillars when we return home?

Closing Keynote: 20 Government Innovations That Matter11:00-11:30 AM

Hear from Steve Ressler, Founder and President of GovLoop.com, the “Knowl-edge Network for Govern-ment” as he discusses their latest report “20 Govern-ment Innovations That Matter” based on survey and interviews with thousands of government employees across the globe. He will discuss key top technology trends in government from Internet of Things to Mobile Service Delivery and how you can apply these innovations at your agency.

11:30 AM – 12:00 NoonURISA Annual Business MeetingHear from URISA Board officers about the Board’s activities over the past year, actions taken, and exciting plans for the future.

Thank you for being part of GIS-Pro 2014, URISA’s 52nd Annual Conference!

2014 URISA PARTNERS – Thank you for your support!

Platinum Corporate Partner• Esri

Gold Corporate Partners• Cyclomedia Technology, Inc.• Loqate, Inc.

Silver Corporate Partners• Data Transfer Solutions• EagleView Technologies/

Pictometery

Bronze Corporate Partners• Blue Marble Geographics• Connected Nation• Thomson Reuters• Valtus Imagery Services

Business Partners• eGIS Associates, Inc.• geographic Data Base Management

Systems, Inc.• geographIT• GeoPlanning Services, LLC• GeoTechVision• MGP• North River Geographic Systems,

Inc.• Open Spatial Corporation• Planning Communities, LLC• Somers-St. Claire GIS Management

Consultants• Spatial Focus, LLC• Temporal Geo Analytics• Wellar Consulting

Thank you to all participants for abiding by the URISA Event Code of Conduct to promote a respectful experience for all.

The URISA Conference welcomes participants of any sex, age, race, color, nationality, sexu-al orientation and ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, nationality, sexual orientation or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies. The URISA conference complies with the American with Disabilities Act. Educational programs planned and presented by URISA provide attendees with relevant and rewarding continuing education expe-rience. However, neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, seminar or other presentation, nor the use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the exhibition of any materials by any party coincident with the educational event, should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented, the products used, or the materials exhibited by URISA, or by its committees, Special Interest Groups, Chapters or other commissions.

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New Board Members The following URISA members were elected to the URISA Board of Directors this year and will begin their terms on the Board at the close of this conference. Welcome aboard!

President-Elect: Rebecca Somers, GISP, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, Fairfax, VA

New Board members beginning their three-year term at the close of the conference are:

Valrie Grant, GISP - President, GeoTechVision, Kingston, Jamaica

Kevin Mickey, GISP - Director Geo-spatial Technologies Education, The Polis Center-IUPUI, Indianap-olis, IN

Martin Roche, GISP - President/CEO, Geo Planning Services LLC, Orlando, FL

At the close of GIS-Pro 2014 the terms of ser-vice for these Board members will conclude:

Al Butler (Past-President), Tripp Corbin, Cindy Post, and Teresa Townsend. We thank them for their dedication and service to URISA and anticipate many more years of continued involvement.

URISA Headquarters 701 Lee Street, Suite 680 Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA Phone: 847/824-6300; Fax: 847/824-6363 info@urisa.org www.urisa.org

URISA Staff Education Manager – Keri Brennan, kbrennan@urisa.org

Meetings Coordinator – Pat Francis, pfrancis@urisa.org

Accounting Manager – Denise Freiberg, dfreiberg@urisa.org

Data Processing Manager & Registrar – Verlanda McBride, vmcbride@urisa.org

Office Manager – Katie Morehead, katie@urisa.org

Executive Director – Wendy Nelson, wnelson@urisa.org

URISA HistoryURISA HISTORY URISA emanated from conferences held from 1963 through 1966. These events were known as the Annual Conference on Urban Planning Information Systems and Programs. URISA was formed in 1966 and the first URISA conference was held in 1967.

# Year President Conference Location1 1963 N/A Los Angeles, CA2 1964 N/A Pittsburgh, PA3 1965 N/A Chicago, IL4 1966 N/A Berkeley, CA5 1967 Edgar M. Horwood Garden City, NY6 1968 Barclay Jones Clayton, MO7 1969 Edward F.R. Hearle Los Angeles, CA8 1970 Robert Barraclough Louisville, KY9 1971 Wilbur A. Steger, Ph.D. New Orleans, LA10 1972 John Bereford San Francisco, CA11 1973 William H. Mitchel Atlantic City, NJ12 1974 Gerald G. Fox Montreal, QC, Canada13 1975 George Farnsworth Seattle, WA14 1976 Donald Luria Atlanta, GA15 1977 Robert T. Aangeenbrug Kansas City, MO16 1978 Barry S. Wellar Washington, DC17 1979 Dorothy Bomberger San Diego, CA18 1980 O. E. Dial Toronto, ON, Canada19 1981 William DeGroff New Orleans, LA20 1982 Samuel B. Trotter Minneapolis, MN21 1983 Kenneth J. Dueker Atlanta, GA22 1984 Thomas M. Palmerlee Seattle, WA23 1985 William E. Huxhold Ottawa, ON, Canada24 1986 Robert V. Hurst Denver, CO25 1987 William J. Craig Fort Lauderdale, FL26 1988 Charles P. Kindleberger Los Angeles, CA27 1989 D. David Moyer Boston, MA28 1990 Constance C. Blackmon Edmonton, AB, Canada29 1991 Gilbert H. Castle, III San Francisco, CA30 1992 Libby Clapp Washington, DC31 1993 Edward Crane Atlanta, GA32 1994 Laurel J. McKay Milwaukee, WI33 1995 Randolf A. Gschwind San Antonio, TX34 1996 R. Wayne Bannister Salt Lake City, UT35 1997 M. Glenn O’Grady Toronto, ON, Canada36 1998 Peter Croswell Charlotte, NC37 1999 Joseph Ferreira, Jr. Chicago, IL38 2000 Nancy Tosta Orlando, FL39 2001 Lyna Wiggins Long Beach, CA40 2002 Peirce Eichelberger Chicago, IL41 2003 Martha Wells Atlanta, GA42 2004 Dan Parr Reno, NV43 2005 Dianne Haley Kansas City, MO44 2006 Cindy Domenico Vancouver, BC, Canada45 2007 Ed Wells Washington, DC46 2008 Susan Johnson New Orleans, LA47 2009 Hilary Perkins Anaheim, CA48 2010 Kathrine Cargo Orlando, FL49 2011 Cy Smith Indianapolis, IN50 2012 Greg Babinski Portland, OR51 2013 Al Butler Providence, RI52 2014 Allen Ibaugh New Orleans, LA

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URISA BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT – Allen Ibaugh, AICP, GISP – Data Trans-fer Solutions, Orlando, FL

PRESIDENT-ELECT – Carl Anderson, GISP, Vadose, Hyattsville, MD

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT - Al Butler, GISP – City of Ocoee, FL

SECRETARY – Danielle Ayan, GISP – Booz Allen Hamilton, Atlanta, GA

TREASURER – Doug Adams, GISP – Baltimore Coun-ty, Baltimore, MD

Jochen Albrecht, PhD - Hunter College at the City University of New York - New York, NY

Amy Esnard, GISP – Hood River, OR

Tripp Corbin, MICP, CFM, GISP – eGIS Associates, Dacula, GA

Ashley Littell Hitt, GISP– Connected Nation, Bowling Green, KY

Claudia Paskauskas, GISP – Claudia Paskauskas, GISP, GMB Engineers & Planners, Inc., Orlando, FL

Cindy Post – University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Teresa Townsend, AICP – Planning Communities LLC, Raleigh, NC

Chapter Advisory Board Chair (nonvoting) – Cy Smith, GISP – State of Oregon, Eugene, OR

October 13-17, 2014URISA Leadership AcademyLouisville, Kentucky

October 27-30, 2014URISA Caribbean GIS ConferenceCuracao

March 2-5, 2015GIS/CAMA Technologies ConferenceOklahoma City, OklahomaIn partnership with the International Association of Assessing Officers

October 18-22, 2015GIS-Pro 2015: URISA’s 53rd Annual ConferenceSpokane, WashingtonIn partnership with the NW GIS Users’ Group and the Northern Rockies URISA Chapter, with the Washington URISA Chapter!

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October 18-22, 2015

In partnership with the NW GIS Users’ Group and the Northern Rockies URISA Chapter, with the Washington URISA Chapter!

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GIS-Pro 2015: URISA’s 53rd Annual Conference

Spokane, Washington