WLIA Tunes In to Today’s Geospatial Technology
Customized orthophotography is a complex and complicated concept that probably wouldn’t mean much to the average person – but the methods in which it’s ultimately used are mind-blowing. The same can be said for lidar, HD laser scanning, and more. Volumetric calculations, impervious surface calculations, change detection, culvert extraction, 3-D urban modeling: the sky’s the… Read More »
Tags: Customized Orthophotography, HD Laser Scanning, LiDAR, Wisconsin Land Information Association, WLIA
Extended Wind, Solar Incentives Pose Opportunities
The extension of federal tax incentives for wind and solar projects – part of the budget passed by Congress in late 2015 – may have developers, businesses, and homeowners taking a closer look at solar and wind projects in the next few years. These complex projects require a wide range of services and rapid, responsive… Read More »
Tags: Aerial Mapping, LiDAR, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Utilities, Wind Farms
Recipe for Great Downtown: Make it Destination with Deep Roots and Authentically Local Flavor
What Makes a Great Downtown? Keep things authentic by incorporating a community’s history Tell a story with design Improve access to popular locales Make spaces flexible to accommodate multiple uses and purpose Planning for programming opportunities All communities have the best of intentions when it comes to their downtowns. In most cases, this means offering… Read More »
Tags: Cheyenne, Colorado, Downtown, Landscape Architecture, Planning, River, Watertown, Windsor, Wisconsin, Wyoming