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Why you—yes you!—should take advantage of your state’s free imagery and elevation data

By Kent Park, Woolpert

By now, you’ve heard that the state is giving away its data—literally! Here are 4 ways that your local government can benefit from this incredible offer.

1. Free base imagery

2. Essential data availability

3. Confident, informed decision making

Confident decisions are based on quality information. The state’s new aerial and lidar data is more accurate than ever before, and it serves as an excellent base for assessments and planning. Whether you are looking to reassess properties for tax purposes or forecast community growth and economic development, this highly accurate geographic data supports well-informed, fiscally responsible decisions.

4. Enhanced emergency response

So, why not let the state pay for your imagery? This incredibly useful resource is open to all city and county agencies throughout the state—no strings attached—from the Indiana Geographic Information Office. This is one program that most definitely isn’t too good to be true.

Kent Park’s more than 30 years of experience in photogrammetry and client services gives him a well-qualified perspective on state imagery programs. As a Project Manager for Woolpert’s Geospatial group, he has managed a multitude of large-scale, cutting-edge mapping efforts for multiple state and federal agencies. Contact Kent (kent.park@woolpert.com or 317.281.2092) today to find out how you can make the most of your imagery.