Location, Location… Data: The Secret Weapon for Housing Acceleration

Date:
May 07, 2026

Location:

Time:
12:00 PM (EST)

Discover how location-based data and advanced spatial analysis tools help urban planners identify growth opportunities and accelerate housing delivery.

Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for non-technical planners. We’ll explore how simple, user-friendly technology can support your community’s growth goals – without requiring a tech background.

Key takeaways:

  • Identify priority areas for housing growth using spatial analysis
  • Use dashboards to communicate insights clearly to council and stakeholders
  • Leverage digital twins to test scenarios and infrastructure impacts
  • Reduce risk and improve transparency with data-driven decision-making
  • Build a stronger case for housing with evidence-based planning tools

Speakers:

Katharine Stanbridge, Industry Manager, Planning and Housing, Esri Canada (kstanbridge@esri.ca)

Katharine Stanbridge strives to connect municipalities and housing builders with the tools they need to address the housing crisis. She has a BA in Classical Studies from Bishop's University, as well as an extensive background in communications.

Ridley Soudack, Application Specialist, Esri Canada (rsoudack@esri.ca)

Ridley Soudack is an Application Specialist with Esri Canada’s Community Planning team. He works with communities across Canada to develop and implement new planning solutions with ArcGIS.