Flora Finder: Blue Raster Helps Holden Forests & Gardens Launch First Public Collections Viewer
Blue Raster partnered with BG-BASE to develop Flora Finder, a public application showcasing the living collections at Holden Forests & Gardens.
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Flood Risk Mapping for Future Planning: Blue Raster and Climate Central Drive Climate Resilience in 2025
Blue Raster partnered with Climate Central to support the development of FloodVision, an ArcGIS Experience Builder application that helps communities visualize future flood risks from sea level rise and storm events. By integrating advanced imagery, cloud storage, and custom data workflows, the tool transforms complex climate data into clear, local insights that support planning, education, and resilience
The New NC Equitable Foodshed Map is Amplifying Support for Farmers and Ranchers in North Carolina
Blue Raster recently partnered with the Croatan Institute to enhance the NC Equitable Foodshed Map, a crucial resource for underserved farmers and ranchers. As part of the REEFS program, the map supports racial equity and economic sustainability by connecting users to vital resources. We transitioned the legacy application from ArcGIS Web App Builder to ArcGIS Experience Builder, offering a more flexible, dynamic platform. Additionally, we integrated ArcGIS Survey123 to gather user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of the map
Promoting Tourism Development Strategy in Canada with GIS and Data-Driven Insights
Blue Raster is supporting Destination Canada by enhancing TourismScapes, an interactive tool that provides insights into Canada’s tourism sectors. We’ve helped integrate big data from Google Cloud Platform into ArcGIS Online for real-time updates and improved accessibility. Additionally, our work with ArcGIS Experience Builder has streamlined the platform’s user interface, allowing stakeholders to easily explore key indicators and community assets.
Utilizing Smart GIS Solutions to Drive California Recycling Mandates
Faced with California’s ambitious recycling mandates—AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383—San Mateo County turned to GIS to track, manage, and report compliance across its communities. Blue Raster partnered with the County to build a smart, centralized application using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, and Survey123. The result? A powerful tool that streamlines inspections, visualizes hauler service routes, simplifies reporting, and supports the County’s mission to reduce waste and meet state environmental goals.
Analyzing The Impact of Sackett v. EPA on Federal Wetlands Protection
Blue Raster worked with NRDC to identify which wetlands were potentially protected under the previous interpretation of the Clean Water Act but are now at risk of not being protected. Using the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data, our team first created a dataset of wetlands likely to meet the regulatory definition of “wetlands” in federal Clean Water Act rules, based on the presence of water, hydric soils, and hydrophilic soils.
Blue Raster Collaborates with MIT to Address Environmental Hazards in Carceral Facilities
Our latest collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab – Space Enabled Research group and Fight Toxic Prisons (FTP), is a participatory research initiative designed to shed light on the environmental hazards faced by prisons, jails, and detention centers across the United States.
Supporting the 2024 AANHPI National Unity Summit
Blue Raster supported the Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) at the 2024 AANHPI Unity Summit in Washington, D.C., focusing on civic engagement and advocacy for key issues like immigration and civil rights. Our team helped amplify AAPI voices by utilizing ArcGIS technology to drive change and enhance community engagement. Learn how Blue Raster’s commitment to “GIS for Good” plays a crucial role in fostering unity and creating impactful solutions for underrepresented communities.
Enabling Cooperative Engagement within the Asian American Community
Blue Raster and the Asian American Unity Coalition partnered to deliver updates to the AAPI Network Dashboard and the associated data.
Revitalizing Main Street: Tracking Community Opportunities with BOOMS Tracker
Discover how Blue Raster supports Main Street America with the BOOMS Tracker, a property inventory tool designed to revitalize historic commercial districts. Using advanced geospatial technologies like ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Hub Premium, the BOOMS Tracker helps local leaders collect and analyze data on housing, businesses, and civic spaces, identifying development opportunities to drive community growth. Learn how our innovative solutions can enhance your projects and foster economic vitality. Contact Blue Raster today to get started!