Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become a standard tool for the collection and evaluation of geographical and ancillary data. McClure Consulting, LLC continues to expand on the use of GIS tools to enhance our geospatial analysis for public and private sector clientele. We have leveraged GIS mapping technologies to make informed decisions and analyses related (but not limited) to the following.

Evaluate socioeconomic conditions

GIS gives us the ability to thematically display employment and demographic conditions using Census, assessor and other ancillary data; providing for example the basis for analyzing the spatial distribution of employment and population characteristics (e.g. age, education, ethnicity, income, employment by sector, etc.). Using GIS to map socioeconomic conditions expands our ability to:

• Develop a greater contextual understanding of employment and population characteristics, with respect to other key elements (e.g. land use, transportation, traffic patterns, etc.).
• Select data within the project’s study/focus area for quantitative analysis and comparisons to other geographies (e.g. city, region, state, etc.).
• Visually communicate existing and projected conditions in a clear, concise and insightful way.

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  Analyzing real estate and economic development conditions/trends
  
  Integrating aerial imagery, assessor and other secondary data sources into our GIS platform enhances our understanding of real estate and economic development conditions. 
  
  Infrastructure Development Impact Analysis
  
  For impact analysis projects, GIS provides a method for both micro and macro analysis. Using GIS we are able to:
• •  Use assessor valuation data to monetize real property impacts over different time periods. (Impact map example shown below)
  • Use land use data to approximate impacts to the existing population and employment base.
  • Use assessor data to estimate the impact city and state tax revenue gains/losses.
  • Evaluate different impact scenarios and export data into other software for further quantitative analysis.
  
  Real Estate and Redevelopment Analysis
  
  GIS provides the unique ability to contextually evaluate land and property values. Through mapping and data analysis we are able to:
• • Use land use data to visually analyze land use concentrations and evaluate use suitability based on current and future conditions. (Land use map example shown below)
  • Identify under-utilized land, based on assessor monetary valuations, which could benefit from redevelopment. (Land value map example shown below)
  • Better understand the impact of reduced/enhanced transportation access on property utility and value through incorporation of visual imagery. 
• Site Suitability Analysis using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
  
  McClure Consulting, LLC utilizes a map-based quantitative method for evaluating development/redevelopment potential using multiple variables (e.g. population, land value, and proximity to transportation, etc.). For more details on our methodology and its' possible application, please view our Development Suitability Analysis Using ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst Extension white paper.
  
  GIS technologies offer an endless supply of possibilities, and as the technology continues to improve, McClure Consulting, LLC is focused on developing innovative methods to incorporate these technologies to further enhance our consulting services.
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• Examples
• The following examples underscore our ability to utilize a multitude of data variables to provide creative, unique visual analysis tools.
  

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