Dacorum Borough Council, GB

Dacorum Borough Council, GB visualizes planning obligations during pilot project with Esri UK

Council collaboration with developers on planning obligation contributions previously relied on spreadsheets and documents. Dacorum Borough Council received free GIS software access and assistance from Esri UK as part of its Geospatial Planning Strategy Pilot. The resulting prototype placed proposed planning obligations on an interactive map. This platform enables timely communications and decision-making by stakeholders about new developments.

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Dacorum Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Dacorum Borough Council, GB incorporates 3D modeling and voice notes into engagement campaign

Borough officials wanted an interactive and accessible feedback method for proposed developments in Hemel Hempstead. The Commonplace-powered platform housed 3D images of planned projects by VU.CITY. Each project model included multiple views based on vantage points and times of the year. Residents added pinpoints to the interactive map with their thoughts on how public spaces could be improved. This feedback was added by text or a new Commonplace feature called Voice Capture.

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Dacorum Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Dacorum Borough Council, GB fosters customer loyalty to local businesses with LoyalFree app

Borough officials offer the LoyalFree app available to local businesses at no cost. App users earn discounts and coupons through the Loyalty Stamps feature. LoyalFree steers shoppers toward businesses with specific features or offerings with digital shopping trails. The LoyalFree Marketplace acts as an e-commerce platform for gift cards and goods from participating shops. Business owners learn how to better engage with patrons using the app's dashboard.

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Dacorum Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom