The City of Irvine was ranked second by PSD Citywide in the top 25 most mature public sector Geographic Information System (GIS) programs in North America. The City is the first U.S. participant to earn a spot in the top three GIS programs in the history of the survey.

PSD Citywide empowers governments of all sizes with infrastructure asset management, budgeting, and GIS solutions through their web-based software. PSD created the Geospatial Maturity Index (GMI) to assist with GIS program development, capacity building, and innovation in public sector organizations.

The 2020 GMI marks the third year that PSD published its benchmarking study for GIS programs. The GMI survey is a tool for public sector organizations to measure the maturity of their GIS programs and serves as a resource to guide participants in advancing their programs.

“The City of Irvine is proud to receive the distinct recognition of the first U.S. participant to rank in the top three of the Geospatial Maturity Index survey,” said Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan. “This ranking is a testament to City staff’s innovative public service work, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

A total of 90 government organizations completed the 2020 GMI survey spanning nine Canadian provinces, one Canadian territory, and seven U.S. states. The 2020 GMI survey asked questions in three competency categories: readiness, implementation, and impact.

From the data gathered through the 88-question survey, participants showcased the innovative ways they use GIS to better serve the public and improve internal processes—including the use of GIS in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This tool provides a way for governments to measure the maturity and performance of their GIS programs while providing insight on how they can improve.

The full Geospatial Maturity Index report can be found online here. To learn more about the City of Irvine GIS team and applications, visit cityofirvine.org/gis.