UrbanFootprint
Resilient decision intelligence platform for urban planning and climate data
About UrbanFootprint
UrbanFootprint is a geospatial intelligence platform that curates thousands of climate, community, and built environment datasets into a comprehensive data core covering the entire United States. It serves energy utilities, financial institutions, government agencies, and real estate firms with resilience insights for smarter urban planning and investment decisions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive geospatial data covering the entire US at parcel-level granularity
- Cloud-based platform accessible from anywhere with an internet connection
- Flexible and customizable — choose which tools and features to use
- Combines climate, community, and built environment data in one platform
- Strong scenario planning capabilities for evaluating development alternatives
- Used by major utilities, financial institutions, and government agencies
Cons
- Steep learning curve for users unfamiliar with GIS or urban planning software
- Limited public transportation modeling capabilities for new development plans
- Performance issues in areas with poor internet connectivity
- Enterprise-only pricing may be too expensive for smaller organizations
- US-focused data coverage — limited utility for international projects
Key Features
Insight Engine
Curates thousands of siloed datasets into one comprehensive geospatial data core covering the entire United States
Explorer
Interactive map-based tool for visualizing and exploring climate, community, and urban data at parcel level
Analyst
Advanced spatial and policy analytics suite for scenario building and multi-metric analysis
Resilience Insights
Pre-built analytics covering climate risk, environmental justice, energy efficiency, and community resilience
Scenario Planning
Create, test, and compare multiple development scenarios to evaluate impacts on transportation, energy, and health
Data Foundations
Three curated data layers covering climate, community, and built environment information normalized across sources
Stakeholder Collaboration
Share scenarios and insights with stakeholders to quickly discuss and evaluate alternatives
API Access
Programmatic access to geospatial data and analytics for integration with existing enterprise workflows
Pricing
- Full platform access
- Parcel-level data
- Custom analytics
- API access
- Dedicated support
- Available on AWS Marketplace
Best For
Climate Risk Assessment
Analyze climate hazard exposure at parcel level to assess risk for real estate portfolios and infrastructure investments
Urban Planning
Evaluate development scenarios and their impacts on transportation, energy consumption, and public health
Energy Utility Planning
Identify areas for energy efficiency programs, grid modernization, and renewable energy deployment
Environmental Justice
Map and analyze disparities in environmental burden and community resilience across neighborhoods
Financial Risk Analysis
Assess physical climate risk exposure for mortgage portfolios, insurance underwriting, and investment decisions
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