Ever wish you had a map that highlighted all the parks in Davidson County? Or maybe you want to visually see all the active sidewalk closures.
Look no further, Nashville. Meet GIS mapping — a resource used by the city, local organizations, and passionate residents to organize data about places in our community.
What is GIS?
GIS (geographic information system) is a tool for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. GIS software like Google Earth analyzes physical locations and organizes layers of info into 3D scenes. Simply put, they’re really cool virtually-layered maps.
Our picks
Ready to explore? Here are few GIS maps we think you’ll enjoy:
- Development Tracker Map | Watch applications filed with the Metro Planning Department as they move through the approval process.
- Capital Improvements Budget (CIB) Viewer Map | See Metro’s capital projects planned over the next six years, from roads and schools to parks and public facilities.
- NDOT Active Street, Lane, and Sidewalk Closures | Track active and planned street, lane, and sidewalk closures. The map is updated every two hours, making it a handy check before heading out.
