How Eastvale’s Tech Helps Drive Economic Development

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Running a successful business requires support, not just hard work. At the City of Eastvale, we know YOU work hard, and we’re here to help. By providing business owners in our commUNITY with the right set of tools, we can help weave technology with business operations to help achieve a higher level of success. Keep reading below to learn how Eastvale’s tech helps drive economic development.

Tools Of The Trade

We’ve invested in several technologies that business owners can use to elevate their access to data and information. By leveraging tools such as GIS WebTech, Nearmap, and Placer.ai, businesses can make informed business decisions that will help drive business expansion.

GIS WebTech

Eastvale uses GIS WebTech to showcase an interactive site map of the city with filters to view different map layers that highlight zoning, infrastructure, education, recreation, broadband services, and administrative boundaries.

Business owners can use GIS WebTech to quickly find properties that meet their criteria and download brochures that contain detailed information about each property. The numerous layers provide a wealth of information that can help developers with site selection that can assist with expansion decisions.

In addition, the ‘Communities’ tab includes rich demographic data and a variety of reports with detailed information about Eastvale’s area profiles and market potentials.

“Through the investment of technology, we are able to provide business owners with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their business and help them succeed,” said City Manager, Bryan Jones.

Nearmap

Another great tool at Eastvale’s disposal is Nearmap — which provides high-quality aerial maps and site imagery. With Nearmap, Eastvale can attract developers remotely, thus saving time and money spent on-site visits.

Up-to-date imagery is important for Eastvale to ensure we are not misleading developers nor missing out on opportunities. Developers can easily view available sites online and form an idea of where their business could be in relation to other infrastructure in the city.

Placer.ai

One of the most powerful tools in Eastvale’s tech stack is Placer.ai. This tool is a data-rich software that provides access to socio-economic metrics, and beyond.

For example, Eastvale can access data about foot traffic in the city – and even specific locations like shopping malls – and utilize that information when welcoming new developers whose business relies on a high number of visitors per day.

Or, data from Placer.ai can help Eastvale learn about sectors with business opportunities that can serve as a launching point to pitch to specific businesses and developers the city is interested in attracting.

Most recently, Placer.ai helped Eastvale measure COVID recovery as shoppers return to normal shopping routines and pre-pandemic habits.

Weaving Them All Together

The secret to making these tools so powerful is weaving them in a way they all work together. This is what gives Eastvale a real competitive edge!

Harnessing the power of GIS WebTech and Nearmap allows Eastvale to offer accurate site imagery and site data. Giving developers the most accurate site information available, along with detailed site maps and images, puts valuable resources in the hands of developers. Add in a robust data and analytics tool like Placer.ai and we’ve created a technological trifecta.

Offering business owners access to these tools will help business owners and the city fuel greater economic development initiatives and opportunities.

At the City of Eastvale, we believe that your success is our success!

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