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Practical AI for Cities: ViewPro at the Texas A&M AI Symposium

ViewPro — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:39:07 GMT

AI is everywhere in the conversation about how we plan, design and build. The harder question is what it takes to make AI useful inside a city hall or county office on an ordinary Tuesday. That was the question ViewPro brought to College Station this October.

ERP Permitting Modules vs. GIS-Based Software: Which Fits Your City?

ViewPro — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:09:59 GMT

An ERP permitting module can be enough for a city with simple, low-volume permits and few departments involved. GIS-based software tends to fit better when one property ties together zoning, permits, inspections, code cases and public works.

The reason is structural. Most ERPs are organized around accounts and transactions, while community development work is organized around places.

If your staff keep a spreadsheet beside a "unified" system, or open a separate map to check what a permit record can't show them, the module is probably the wrong foundation for that work. Keep the ERP for finance, and give community development a system built around the parcel.

What Is Community Development Software?

ViewPro — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:35:15 GMT

Community development software is the system a city or county uses to manage how land gets planned, built on, inspected and kept safe. It brings planning and zoning, permits, inspections, code enforcement and related work into one place, so every department works from the same records instead of separate spreadsheets, paper files and disconnected apps.

Visualizing the Future: High-Impact Geodesign on a Small-Town Budget

ViewPro — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:08:57 GMT

Overview

It’s a challenge we see all the time: a small municipality with a great vision for an abandoned industrial site, a tight timeline, and a very limited budget. How do you help them actually see their potential without breaking the bank?

How the City of Burkburnett Modernized Work Order Management with ArcGIS Field Maps Tasks

ViewPro — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:04:50 GMT

In theprevious article , we explored how ArcGIS Field Maps Tasks is emerging as a modern alternative to traditional workforce management systems as organizations move beyond legacy ArcGIS Workforce deployments.

While many agencies are still evaluating how to make this transition, the City of Burkburnett has already implemented a fully task-based work management system using ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Experience Builder.

The goal was to create a modern, connected system that improves coordination between office staff and field crews while providing supervisors with real-time operational visibility.

Digital Twin + AR: How Cities Envision Utility Coordination with AR for Everyday Use

ViewPro — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:21:59 GMT

How do you manage that you cannot see?

In the first blog of this series, Highland Park used Digital Twin + AI to bring the building facades closer to the real world.

Farewell WorkForce, Hello Field Maps!

ViewPro — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:39:36 GMT

The retirement of ArcGIS Workforce marks the end of a familiar tool and signals a broader shift in how Esri envisions field operations. With Workforce scheduled for retirement in late 2026, organizations must rethink how they manage field workflows while retaining the operational familiarity teams rely on.

Digital Twin + AI: How Highland Park Envisions Digital Twin for Transportation Corridors Using AI for Everyday Use

ViewPro — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:51:52 GMT

In the first story of this series, Highland Park used Digital Twin and AI to make building facades feel more recognisable, more useful, and better suited to everyday planning conversations. That work focused on the vertical face of the city: buildings, streetscapes, terrain, and the details that help staff and residents understand place.

Digital Twin + AI: How Highland Park Envisions Digital Twin for Near - Matching Building Facades using AI for Everyday Use

ViewPro — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:12:31 GMT

Traditional urban planning often relies on static 2D maps, creating a technical gap that makes it difficult for non-planning staff to participate effectively in sophisticated 3D analysis. To address this challenge, Highland Park is enhancing its Digital Twin initiative by fusing detailed street-level imagery with advanced AI technologies. This approach not only provides robust, intuitive platforms for complex simulations but also empowers everyday users to engage meaningfully in urban development.

As cities worldwide face evolving urban planning challenges - from managing infrastructure upgrades to ensuring sustainable growth - visionary leaders are leveraging cutting-edge technology that transcends traditional maps: the Digital Twin. By integrating AI with street-level imagery, Highland Park aims to enrich its digital model with near-authentic building facades and contextual details, transforming how both planning and non-planning staff visualise and interact with urban environments.

How Kings Mountain Maximized their Esri ROI to Revolutionize Zoning Enforcement Tool

ViewPro — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:01:41 GMT

Overview

The City of Kings Mountain, with a population of just over 11,000 residents, has been experiencing development pressures more commonly seen in much larger communities.