For many municipalities, the tools used to manage streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure haven’t kept pace with today’s needs. Legacy GIS systems, outdated PDFs, siloed project spreadsheets—these weren’t built for a world of overlapping stakeholders, emergency repairs, community events, and climate challenges.
Municipalities don’t just need better maps—they need actionable outdoor intelligence.
The Problem Isn’t Just Coordination. It’s the Data.
Most city departments—from public works to planning—operate with different systems, timelines, and formats. What looks like a road repaving to one team may be an opportunity for trench sharing to another, or a disruption risk to schools or businesses nearby.
But because data is siloed and not easily visualized across teams:
- Projects are missed or duplicated
- Resident complaints spike when crews return weeks later to dig up the same street
- Valuable grant or budget opportunities are lost due to lack of evidence
Without a clear, shared view of what’s happening outside—decision-making stalls or misfires.
What Is Outdoor Intelligence?
Outdoor intelligence means combining:
- Street-level imagery (like 360° scans)
- Object recognition (e.g., poles, signs, lighting gaps)
- AI-generated insights (e.g., school zone conflicts, ADA compliance)
- Shareable project timelines and location-specific notes
Think of it as Google Street View meets real-time coordination and municipal strategy.
Why It Matters Now
Cities today are under pressure to:
- Do more with less (shrinking budgets, rising expectations)
- Modernize operations for transparency and equity
- Respond faster to emergencies, events, and maintenance needs
- Unlock funding that increasingly requires location-based proof
Outdoor intelligence gives you the situational awareness to not just plan—but to act.
How LocationIQ Helps
LocationIQ, through its StreetSmart™ platform and CORI™ AI assistant, turns complex outdoor environments into a shared decision-making workspace. Here’s how:
- See what’s really outside: Street-level scans identify missing signage, ADA barriers, and blight
- Add context: Attach notes, upload documents, and sync timelines across departments
- Identify conflicts and opportunities: Know if a planned event overlaps with utility work or school hours
- Drive decisions: Automatically generate dashboards, action plans, and even grant-ready narratives
It’s not just about seeing—it’s about knowing what to do next.
From Silos to Shared Strategy
Cities that use outdoor intelligence stop reacting and start leading. They gain:
- Fewer complaints due to transparent and coordinated plans
- Faster project cycles with better internal alignment
- More successful grant submissions backed by real-world evidence
- Improved equity outcomes through targeted investments in underserved areas
The result? Smarter streets. Stronger communities.
Your Streets Are Talking—Are You Listening?
If your municipality is still relying on static maps and siloed schedules, it’s time to rethink your approach. Outdoor intelligence isn’t the future. It’s the new standard.
Ready to make your city StreetSmart™? Let’s talk.
