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What is the Latest on the 2020 Census? Highlights from the Census Bureau’s Recent Update
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new blog post packed with information about what to expect when the much anticipated (and much delayed) 2020 Census data is released. Here are four key points from the post relevant to anyone leading an electoral redistricting project: 1. Yes, the Public Law 94-171 Redistricting Data Summary…
Alex BraschRecognizing the Service of Our Public Partners
Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been observed during the first week of May. The week is dedicated to recognizing the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. Our team has been fortunate to regularly work alongside public agency staff. Over the past year, we have admired…
Eric Sack, GISPFLO President Becomes an Admin for a Day
On Friday, April 16, 2021, I had the opportunity to work as an administrative teammate. I was told to be on-site in our Portland office at 8:00 a.m., bring a mask, and remember social distancing requirements. I decided to get to the office a little early so I could get set up, but when I…
Steven P. TaylorDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at FLO: Progress and Future Plans
In 2019, FLO launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. Three core values guide DEI at FLO: Everyone deserves a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We can better serve the communities where we work by increasing the diversity and cultural competence of our firm. We must work to resist and reverse systemic racism within our firm,…
Jennifer KingAdvocate, educate, build community, and operate programs—the mandate of associations is as broad as their missions are diverse. We create data analysis and visualization tools to support associations with every facet of their organization,...
Leora WernerWe are school district planning consultants and our goal is simple: help you improve your school district and community. How do we do it? Our experienced team of GIS and data analysts, demographers, and K12 planners partner with you to solve...
Leora WernerFrom conservation planning to land acquisitions, we use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help focus your conservation strategy, make data driven decisions, and tell your story to partners, community stakeholders and funders. We...
g-floGeospatial solutions help local governments increase internal efficiency, transparently share information with the public, and improve the delivery of services—all leading to improved quality of life for communities. Whether for a small...
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