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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  • St. Louis River freshwater estuary

    St. Louis River Estuary Habitat Map

    Climate & Environment Community Planning Data Transparency

    The St. Louis River is the largest U.S. tributary into Lake Superior, and its freshwater estuary is ecologically, culturally and economically vital to the region. U-Spatial used machine learning to automate an updated habitat map for the first time in 20+ years.
  • 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.

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