HopeworksGIS Services

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a cutting edge technology which stores, manipulates and graphically displays geographic data in map form. This allows people to visualize data in maps for various uses.

HopeworksGIS offers the following services which include both the collection of data and the presentation of data using maps, tables and other information systems.

• Google Mapping

Hopeworks is excited to offer our Google mapping service. Google maps are a great way to display your custom data in an accessible web format. Point and line data can be displayed with a wide variety of information linked to it. Flash, video and images are also easily incorporated in your digital map. Click here to find out more.

• Parcel Map Creation

By digitizing tax maps, Hopeworks can create extremely detailed base maps representing the locations, sizes and shapes of individuals parcels of land within your neighborhood. This provides an invaluable asset to future neighborhood planning and assessment using GIS.


• Data Collection

View demo of hand held computers used to collect data in the field


Hopeworks uses state-of-the-art handheld computers to collect data in the field about the state of individual properties and other neighborhood assets throughout neighborhoods of Camden and surrounding areas . Some examples of the data layers that have been collected & mapped by Hopeworks include:
• Building vacancy/occupancy
• Building, vacant lot, street and sidewalk conditions
• Location of schools, churches, businesses, police stations & other neighborhood assets
• Public transportation routes
• Exact point locations of street lights, trees, mailboxes, public phones, etc.


• Data Presentation

Hopeworks can develop paper or digital maps that present data visually to suit your needs. Maps are available in the following formats:
• Paper (up to 36"x44" poster size)
• Digital (Adobe PDF format, JPEG and other common image formats)
Hopeworks can work with data from your organization, data that we have collected and data from outside sources (e.g Census 2000).


• Dynamic GIS Development

Hopeworks also can develop customized, user-friendly mapping applications that allow you to create your own maps. Using either individual, CD-ROM based programs or Internet-based dynamic mapping services, users can select colors, titles and other map elements to suit individual projects.