West Hartford, CT – “We-Ha!”
Bordering the capital city, West Hartford, Connecticut is a bustling town where historic charm meets modern convenience. From the lively Blue Back Square, brimming with restaurants, shops, and cultural events, to the dazzling array of Elizabeth Park’s renowned rose gardens, West Hartford offers a sophisticated blend of urban and suburban panache.
Since 1999, West Hartford has also been a trailblazer in GIS technology. Initially partnering with Applied Geographics (now the AppGeo Division of The Sanborn Map Company), the town would help shape what would become the MapGeo platform, now used by more than 100 towns, cities, and counties nationwide. Twenty-five years later, West Hartford is still providing seamless access to vital data such as parcel information, zoning regulations, and property assessments — empowering both residents and officials to make well-informed decisions.
In addition to MapGeo, West Hartford has also used Sanborn’s Spatial IQ™ services for everything from data collection or even paper maps, as well as training to enhance in-house capabilities. This partnership boosts the Town’s ability to respond quickly to ever-evolving needs. West Hartford is setting the standard for how data drives better outcomes for communities nationwide.
Most recently, West Hartford added a new theme to MapGeo to visualize their streetlight illumination. The Town conducted their own analysis to identify the gaps in lighting after receiving many residents’ complaints. Town decided to complete a system-wide illumination analysis with specific review of areas identified in their Vision Zero Action Plan – a comprehensive plan to improve roadway safety for all users with the goal to eliminate roadway-related fatalities by 2033. Based on this analysis, the Town ordered ~250 new luminaires that will upgrade lumen output at existing fixture locations or fill in previously dark areas with new fixture locations. The analysis provides critical information to support this work and hosting this layer on MapGeo allows quick review of existing conditions by the Engineering Division and other town staff.
Visit West Hartford’s MapGeo site: https://westhartfordct.mapgeo.io
