Empowering Municipalities with Planning Data
On April 16th, 2024, Ratio.City and Esri Canada hosted a webinar titled "Driving Housing Solutions: Empowering Municipalities with Planning Data." The session delved into the pressing issue of housing affordability in Canada and the role of data in facilitating informed decision-making.
Session Overview
Housing affordability is a significant challenge across Canada, with both public and private sectors seeking ways to accelerate housing decisions. However, crucial planning data often remains fragmented across various formats, hindering effective decision-making processes.
Esri Canada's new Planning & Housing division showcased the Ratio.City platform, which aims to address this issue by centralizing planning data. By breaking down data silos and providing a unified hub for decision-making, Ratio.City streamlines planning workflows and facilitates more efficient decision-making and a better collaboration.
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Key Points
During the webinar, participants learned how Ratio.City:
Collects and centralizes planning data.
Offers features such as Explore, Locate, and Develop.
Streamlines approval processes, leading to quicker issuance of development applications and building permits.
Identifies new opportunities for residential development, including on underused government-owned parcels.
The session also included a deep dive into a use case for the City of Toronto, showcasing real-world applications of the Ratio.City platform.
Intended Audience
The webinar targeted planners and city officials within municipalities preparing for or already granted the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), as well as private land developers and other city departments seeking land use and planning solutions.
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Takeaways
The webinar provided valuable insights into how Ratio.City can empower municipalities to collect and analyze planning data effectively. By centralizing data and streamlining workflows, Ratio.City enables informed decision-making, ultimately contributing to more efficient and sustainable urban development.
Access the Webinar Slides
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Whether you're a planner, city official, or developer, Ratio.City offers a powerful solution to address the challenges of urban planning and housing development. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on our platform.
We would love to learn more about you, your work, and areas for improvement, while also showcasing our solutions to demonstrate how they can optimize your workflow.
