U-Spatial

Spatial Science in Action

Geospatial thinking doesn't stay in the lab. From hazard mitigation plans that protect Minnesota communities to mapping tools that advance public health equity, U-Spatial's work reaches beyond campus to create real, measurable change. Explore our projects to see how spatial research translates into action.

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  • Map of a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)

    Hazard Mitigation Planning

    Climate & Environment Infrastructure Community Planning

    Through a first-in-the-nation partnership with Minnesota HSEM, U-Spatial transforms traditional Hazard Mitigation Plans into interactive ArcGIS Hub sites, making state, county, and tribal hazard data engaging and actionable.
  • The SDG Geospatial Impact Hub

    SDG Geospatial Impact Hub

    Social Justice Education Data Transparency Climate & Environment

    Developed as a prototype collaboration between the University of Minnesota’s SDG Initiative and U-Spatial, the SDG Geospatial Impact Hub demonstrated how county-level data could be mapped to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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