GIS

Mar 1, 2022

Come work for SSMMA! GIS Analyst/Senior GIS Analyst

Open Position: GIS Analyst/Senior GIS Analyst South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) seeks a GIS Analyst/Senior GIS...

Mar 11, 2021

MPC Seeking Green Infrastructure Information for South Suburbs

The Metropolitan Planning Council, in coordination with the Calumet Stormwater Collaborative, is developing the Green Infrastructure...

Oct 22, 2020

New! COVID-19 Demographics Dashboard

For more information, or questions, please contact GIS Analyst Kai Funahashi at kai.funahashi@ssmma.org.

Aug 27, 2020

SSMMA’s GIS Consortium welcomes the Village of Matteson

Our talented GIS team assists consortium members in collecting data, producing maps, providing decision support and data analysis for...

Jun 21, 2019

Employment opportunity: SSMMA GIS Analyst – immediate opening

Position Description Performs professional duties related to planning, customizing, organizing, and maintaining the geographic...

Oct 11, 2018

Using GIS technology for smart local government management

The Smart Cities movement has garnered tremendous attention from local government leaders over the past five years, but what do we mean...

Sep 12, 2018

GIS for Economic Development Workshop

The event was supported by a grant from the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development.

Aug 17, 2018

Sept. 11: GIS for Economic Development Workshop

Come to this hands-on workshop to learn about SSMMA’s GIS economic development tools and how YOU can use them to further community...

May 23, 2018

SSMMA showcases the Calumet Region Enterprise Zone story map

In 2017, representatives of the Calumet Region Enterprise Zone approached the GIS department at SSMMA expressing a desire to create a...

Feb 1, 2018

SSMMA’s GIS team uses multimedia map for storytelling about Complete Streets

The Complete Streets and Trails Plan, adopted last summer by SSMMA’s Board and Executive Committee, reflects the commitment and the high...

Jan 31, 2018

MWRD offers geographic information system assistance

From the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago MWRD is offering global positioning units (GPS) to provide sewer...

Aug 16, 2017

Dolton/other communities welcome newly released interactive map of Chicago’s tree canopy

“When we go to talk to communities,” says Lydia Scott, director of the CRTI, “We say ‘trees reduce crime.’ And then they go, ‘Explain to...

Mar 27, 2017

MWRD has global positioning units (GPS) to map sewer systems

GIS Analyst Chris Poshek uses a new GPS unit in Calumet Park to capture infrastructure data for mapping. The Metropolitan Water...

Sep 26, 2016

SSMMA’s GIS Consortium welcomes Thornton and Alsip / adds a GPS Program to services

GIS Analyst Chris Poshek uses a new GPS unit in Calumet Park to capture infrastructure data for mapping. GIS Updates By Dennis Latto 1....

Aug 31, 2016

SSMMA welcomes new GIS Analyst Tamara Freihat

Ms. Freihat has recently graduated from Chicago State University, with an MA in Geography; she specialized in Geographic Information...

Jul 7, 2016

Employment opportunity: SSMMA part-time GIS analyst

The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) seeks a GIS Analyst. SSMMA is a non- profit Council of Governments...

Jun 2, 2016

Story map is a great guide to the region’s sites

You’re exploring the sights of the region and need some information about where to go. Where can you go to get a bite to eat or a drink...

May 13, 2016

Park Forest introduces Problem Oriented Policing Program

The Park Forest Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Program is an initiative that assigns one specific officer to one specific...

Mar 8, 2016

White House launches The Opportunity Project to harness open data for building strong ladders of opp

What is “Opportunity?” Opportunity is thought of as: access to the resources and services that a family, individual, or community needs...

Jul 31, 2015

Aug. 13: Building Healthy Communities free online training

Geography plays a large role in health – where you live, work, and play, affects your wellbeing and longevity. Health and human service...

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