Bringing planning data to life with GIS: key takeaways from our Mapestry™ webinar
Planning teams today are managing more data than ever, yet making that information clear, accessible and engaging for different audiences remains a challenge. In our recent webinar, Bringing planning data to life with Mapestry™, we explored how councils can move beyond static documents and unlock more value from their GIS investment.
If you missed it, here’s a snapshot of what we covered:
- It’s not a data problem – it’s a presentation problem. Valuable planning data often sits in PDFs, static pages or disconnected systems, making it harder to access and understand.
- Interactive GIS enables true self-service. Moving to web-based mapping allows users to explore planning data themselves, reducing reliance on officer support.
- Maps are more powerful with context. Combining mapping with narrative, images and structure helps turn complex data into something clear and usable.
- There are immediate, practical use cases. From local plans and consultations to AMRs and regeneration projects, the approach can be applied quickly.
Better engagement leads to better outcomes. When information is easier to understand, stakeholders can engage more meaningfully and confidently.
It’s simpler to implement than you might expect. Pages can be created and published without specialist coding using tools planning teams already have.
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If you’re looking to improve how your planning data is shared – whether for local plans, consultations or reporting – this webinar gives a practical look at what’s possible.
