As most public works projects occur within a geographic context, GIS is a powerful tool to support the entire project funding lifecycle. From acquiring the funding via grant application or other method, to prioritization, ensuring equity, providing transparency and accountability, engaging the public, documenting justification, and quantifying resilience, sustainability and effectiveness, this session will provide examples on how GIS should be a part of your project funding workflow with real-world examples following best practices.

You will walk away with practical knowledge in:

• Shifting to real-time operations

• Leveraging drones

• Integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Embracing the new field mobility tools 

• Evolving your civic engagement 

• Leading through advanced data and analytics