Specialized GIS Solutions & Spatial Strategy

Expert analysis tailored for the stakeholders who manage, develop, and advocate for our landscapes. We provide the technical depth required to transform raw data into defensible decisions.

Municipal & Industry Leadership

I provide the spatial strategy that helps local governments and industry associations navigate the complexities of park management and outdoor policy.

Technical Specialties:

  • Public Transparency Dashboards: Using interactive GIS tools to communicate park usage, budget allocation, and project status to constituents.

  • Policy & Permitting Advocacy: Providing data-backed insights for the Coalition for Outdoor Access (COA) to streamline federal and state permitting processes.

  • Committee Support: Informed by years of service on municipal advisory committees, translating community needs into actionable spatial data.

Conservation & Advocacy Groups (NGOs)

I bridge the gap between human recreation and biological conservation. I provide the spatial data needed to find the 'middle ground' where access and environment coexist. My work turns complex environmental concerns into clear, defensible spatial narratives for advocacy, public policy, and code compliance.

Technical Specialties:

  • Wildlife Habitat & Corridor Analysis: Visualizing the intersection of recreation footprints and sensitive habitats to find sustainable solutions that satisfy both environmental standards and user needs.

  • Regulatory & Legislative Mapping: Creating high-fidelity spatial exhibits used to brief officials on statutory requirements, land-use codes, and proposed legislative changes.

  • Compliance & Impact Visualization: Developing maps that demonstrate adherence to environmental regulations and compliance frameworks, ensuring advocacy efforts are grounded in "Ground Truth" data.

  • Stakeholder Storytelling: Using interactive StoryMaps and dashboards to build community trust, satisfy transparency requirements, and drive donor engagement.

 

Residential & Community Development

I provide specialized GIS support for development projects of all sizes, translating complex site data into clear, defensible spatial strategies. My work ensures that both developers and the public have a shared understanding of the "Ground Truth" before and throughout the entitlements process.

Technical Specialties:

  • Interactive Public Dashboards: I create dynamic, web-based dashboards that allow decision-makers and the general public to visualize project realities in real-time, reducing misinformation during the entitlements phase.

  • Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis: Synchronizing data across federal, state, and local boundaries to identify regulatory hurdles and ensure land-use compliance.

  • Terrain & Constraint Modeling: Utilizing high-resolution LiDAR and spatial statistics to optimize building envelopes, road alignments, and drainage.

  • NEPA & Environmental Support: Providing the rigorous mapping required for Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (CE).

Cartography for Trail Networks & Athletic Events

Maps designed by a trail steward and race director who understands the logistical demands of the ground.

Technical Specialties:

  • Sustainable Trail Alignment: Using GIS to design routes that minimize erosion and maintenance while maximizing user experience.

  • Logistical Overlays: Integrating emergency access points, communication dead zones, and medical facility proximity into event-day spatial plans.

 

 

The Crawford Pathworks Technical Stack

  • Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ESRI StoryMaps.

  • Analysis: Spatial Statistics, Geodatabase Management.

  • Credentials: Graduate GIS Certificate (University of Washington), VUM Certified (SORP/NPS), Risk Management Certified (Viristar)

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