With the use of Hub Sites, municipalities can maximize sharing capabilities by offering one central, accessible location for information that is essential for the community. Whether it be finding a proper polling location, or tracking internal work processes, Hub Sites support it all!
What information can I share with the public on a Hub Site?
Village of Thiensville Voting Wards
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the kind of information that can be shared on Hub Sites. Some common uses we see include:
Zoning
Parks and Pathways
Curbside Branch Pickup
Community Project or Capital Improvement Program Story Maps (Learn More about Story Maps here)
Winter Street Maintenance
Road Construction Updates
Garbage & Recycling Routes
Voting Wards and Polling Stations
Hub Sites are also great for sharing data directly with the public in support of open data initiatives. This can minimize staff time needed when responding to data requests, as commonly sought data is readily findable and accessible for all.
City of Stevens Point Public Hub Site
Village of Huntley Public Hub Site
Supporting Your Community’s Internal Staff
Stevens Point Internal Hub Site
Hub Sites serve as an organized, centralized place for data, information, and tools, which can streamline workflows for municipal staff. This GIS platform offers easy access to necessary inspection forms, utility maps, and maintenance or operations applications.
Hub Sites also offer a mechanism to collaborate with external organizations, like contractors looking to prepare and submit bids, by providing a live integrated view of a community’s data that is limited to need-to-know information for the project.
Hub Sites are a great way to keep the information your residents and staff need organized and at your fingertips with the click of a button!
Village of Howard Internal Hub Site
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ENRIKA J. HLAVACEK
GIS Analyst
Enrika has more than ten years of GIS experience including web map and application development, data collection management and integration, and map creation. Enrika provides expertise regarding ArcGIS Online administration and customized application development to support communication apps and internal editing workflows.
