PRC has conducted numerous GIS-based studies for state and local governments and private non-profit organizations; occasionally, we carry out projects commissioned by individuals and for-profit corporations. Depending on their goal, these projects may utilize a single GIS technique or a variety of GIS methods; almost always the projects are carried out in cooperation with the State Data Center.

The following are types of projects that require a significant involvement of GIS techniques:

• development of a dataset of Census and other governmental data for custom-defined areas (e.g., neighborhoods, service areas, areas within a given radius or a driving time from a specified location),
• geocoding of custom lists of addresses (membership lists, accident locations, locations of service centers or businesses),
• redistricting of electoral boundaries or school attendance areas;
• design and production of a thematic map or a series of maps.

Other projects may require a more complex analysis where GIS methods serve a supplementary role:

• population estimates and forecasts for custom-defined areas,
• school enrollment forecasts,
• market (service) area analysis.

PRC staff has provided consulting services for in-state and out-of-state customers. The services are made available on a cost-reimbursement basis. For more information please contact us.