Albany GIS

GIS Services ALBANY, NEW YORK What is GIS? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a broad term that has grown in both definition and applicability for over five decades—and it doesn't plan on stopping any time soon.  Given that GIS is now integrated into much of what we do and how we live, it is no surprise that if you ask ten different users what GIS means, that you get ten different answers. Overall, GIS provides a means for us to manage and analyze our information, interpret patterns and trends, and make calculations that help us visualize a solution.  Interactive web maps and applications connect your data with a latitude and longitude, and take that visual representation a step further by becoming a tool for decision making, problem solving, storytelling or wayfinding. Sounds high-tech?  Not really, you are already using GIS on a daily basis whether you know it or not—from finding a nearby restaurant on Google maps, or 'checking-in' on facebook, to finding a new home in a new neighborhood, or following the onset of a severe storm event.  So, what is GIS?  We think the best way to answer that question, is to simply just show you!  Enjoy exploring Albany's GIS Hub. Search Albany Visit MapGeo®, the City’s interactive GIS tax parcel viewer, integrating descriptive real property information and local resources with Google Map functionality.  Search your address to preview your property record card with descriptive details like, assessment value, parcel size, police engagement zones or trash day. What's my Zoning?  Do I live in an Historic District?  Turn on the map Themes to find out.  And because it's Google-based, zoom in and take a virtual tour using Google Street View; click on bus stops for route schedules; get driving directions; create custom maps to share… and more. Launch MapGeo Zoning in Albany New York for Public View COA_ReZoneDistricts Zoning Fun Facts using Data Stats Use GIS to quickly pull statistical summaries from online data.  Here are just a few quick calculations made with some of Albany's popular datasets.  Browse the City's GIS web applications for more. Street Light Inventory for Public View Street Lights - Post Survey Updates - Joined Attribute Tble Street Light Count Historic Districts for Public View Historic Districts Total Historic Districts Opportunity Zones for Public View City_of_Albany_Opportunity_Tracts Arbor Hill Population Green Space Inventory for Public View Parks_&_Green_Space Total 'Green' Acres Collaborative Initiatives Capital Region Indicators is a joint initiative of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC), Capital Region Chamber,  The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and  the Capital District Transportation Committee.  The site was custom-designed by the Albany Visualization and Informatics Lab (AVAIL) located in the Geography and Planning Department at the University at Albany, State University of New York, and is maintained by CDRPC. This collaboration seeks to provide reliable, objective and up-to-date data for community and regional planning, which addresses the emerging challenges and needs of communities in the Capital Region. Capital Region Stats Explore Web Applications Parks & Open Space Opportunity Zones Neighborhoods Cultural Resources City Street Lights City Wards Code Zones Bike & Ped Planning Albany publishes ready-to-use GIS applications, which includes tools to help you search for neighborhood or citywide information. Green space is essential in every community, providing opportunities from active healthy living and socialization, to environmental resiliency. This fund model will enable a broad array of investors to pool their resources, while increasing the scale of investments going to under-served areas. Where's your neck of the woods?  Be a part of your Neighborhood Association, and help create a sense of place and identity with fellow residents. Points of interest that have significant historic, cultural or community value to the City and are registered under local, state or federal programs. When the lights... go down... in the City... Don't panic! Albany street lights have been converted to LED, and are automated for energy efficiency. Collectively the Common Council serves as the legislative branch of Albany’s government, which adopts, amends or repeals local laws and regulations. City projects are reviewed for compliance, and violations against public health and safety, building codes, zoning and neighborhood integrity. The City, in partnership with the Capital District Transportation Committee, are always working to improve mobility.  Visit for the latest initiatives... What's Trending? Albany uses the popular GIS-based application, SeeClickFix, to facilitate work requests for non-emergency, quality of life issues in the community.  Follow trending topics like: street lights, trash, sidewalk repairs, and potholes. SeeClickFix – It! Shared Data The City of Albany participates in New York State's data-driven initiative to provide public access to digital data for collaboration and analysis.  Browse collaborative examples below, and other free resources for public use and integration. Open NY.GOV U.S. Census Bureau National Flood Hazard Albany County COVID-19 GIS Hub Local Food Access “Open data” refers to data that can be released without restrictions in a user-friendly format. Open.ny.gov gives the public direct, centralized access to a variety of government data to search, explore, download, and share. Visit New York's hub for one-stop access to information that helps you better understand what is happening in government at the state, local, and federal levels. This Group contains curated ESRI feature layers of the most current release of data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates shown by tract, county, and state boundaries. The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) is a geospatial database of current flood hazard data.  Use the information for flood risk and type of flooding.  New and revised data is always being added.   If you need information for areas not covered by the NFHL, check other FEMA products for any additional coverage. From the Office of Emergency Management Operations under Albany County's Sheriff's Office, get the latest updates on the COVID-19, State guidelines, local resources for testing, and cases tracked in the Capital District. Visit Food Pantries of the Capital Region for a Google-based map of local food pantries, soup kitchens, veggie mobile locations, food assistance, youth programs and other community services.  Call for hours (518) 458-1167 x108.  Download the Food 4 NY App (Android | iPhone) Data & Development Resources Connections Contact gis@albanyny.gov The City of Albany is committed to maintain a centralized repository of data in order to foster communication and transparency among City Departments and the public. The City provides this information to support planning projects, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, transportation and quality of life improvements, or any other local or regional initiatives. GIS Services200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210(518) 434-5286 GIS Products Disclaimer  |  Terms of Service Please be advised, the City of Albany, New York leverages Geographic Information Systems to provide data as a public resource for general and illustrative purposes. Unauthorized attempts to modify or utilize this information for other than its intended purposes are prohibited. All locations are approximate. While the City makes every effort to present current and reliable data, there are no guarantees about included third-party information, which may be approximate and illustrative in purpose. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of this information for the users intended purpose, and accepts all inherent limitations of the information provided. The City of Albany expressly disclaims any liability for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in its content. Copyright 2021. City of Albany, NY, Department of Planning and Development, GIS Services.

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