November 19, 2025 is GIS Day, where folks around the world celebrate geographic data and technology. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, are systems that collect, store, analyze, manage, and present spatial data, or data based on location. This year, the City of Asheville is celebrating by highlighting several interesting and innovative projects that are great examples of using GIS to help our community.
Map Asheville is the City’s GIS Map Viewer with layers and tools to help staff and the public visualize spatial information. The City of Asheville’s GIS team first developed Map Asheville in 2006 and on October 6 we will be launching its third rendition.
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Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!
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Simplicity, the simplest way to get information you need from your local government, now has new Climate features!
After a 60-day safety and cleanliness initiative in the spring of 2023, City departments continued focused efforts to support a safe and welcoming downtown and are collaborating on new ways to deliver and track services with maximum impact. Are you interested in following our progress? Sign up for monthly updates here.
