Cities of Opelika, Auburn have earned national recognition for use of technology
CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA
OPELIKA— The city of Opelika, in partnership with city of Auburn, Auburn University and Lee County Mapping & GIS, will host a GIS Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Opelika Public Library.
The event will highlight innovative applications into geospatial data and leadership in the field of local government and academic research. The event is free and open to the community.
GIS Day was first observed in 1999 by Jack Dangermond, the founder and president of the GIS software company Esri. The explosion of geospatial technology since then has expanded that idea into a global event that shows how geography and the real-world applications of GIS are making a difference in business, government, and society. The day is a chance for organizations to share their accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS.
“We’re proud to bring this technology to the forefront of our community,” said James Bush, the city of Opelika’s Geographic Information Officer. “GIS Day serves as an ideal platform to illustrate how our organizations employ this technology to improve services and meet the needs of our citizens.”
The city of Opelika and the city of Auburn have received awards recognizing their uses of GIS technology at the state and national level. They will be among many organizations hosting in-person and virtual gatherings worldwide that will celebrate the impactful work of GIS professionals.
