To create this layer, OCTO staff used ABCA's definition of “Full-Service Grocery Stores” (https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0)– pulled from the Food System Assessment below), and using those criteria, determined locations that fulfilled the categories in section 1 of the definition.Then, staff reviewed the Office of Planning’s Food System Assessment (https://dcfoodpolicycouncilorg.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/2018-food-system-assessment-final-6.13.pdf) list in Appendix D, comparing that to the created from the ABCA definition, which led to the addition of a additional examples that meet, or come very close to, the full-service grocery store criteria. The explanation from Office of Planning regarding how the agency created their list:“To determine the number of grocery stores in the District, we analyzed existing business licenses in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (2018) Business License Verification system (located at https://eservices.dcra.dc.gov/BBLV/Default.aspx). To distinguish grocery stores from convenience stores, we applied the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) definition of a full-service grocery store. This definition requires a store to be licensed as a grocery store, sell at least six different food categories, dedicate either 50% of the store’s total square feet or 6,000 square feet to selling food, and dedicate at least 5% of the selling area to each food category. This definition can be found at https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0. To distinguish small grocery stores from large grocery stores, we categorized large grocery stores as those 10,000 square feet or more. This analysis was conducted using data from the WDCEP’s Retail and Restaurants webpage (located at https://wdcep.com/dc-industries/retail/) and using ARCGIS Spatial Analysis tools when existing data was not available. Our final numbers differ slightly from existing reports like the DC Hunger Solutions’ Closing the Grocery Store Gap and WDCEP’s Grocery Store Opportunities Map; this difference likely comes from differences in our methodology and our exclusion of stores that have closed.”Staff also conducted a visual analysis of locations and relied on personal experience of visits to locations to determine whether they should be included in the list.
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This is a collection of maps, layers, apps and dashboards that show population access to essential retail locations, such as grocery stores. Data sourcesPopulation data is from the 2010 U.S. Census blocks. Each census block has a count of stores within a 10 minute walk, and a count of stores within a ten minute drive. Census blocks known to be unpopulated are given a score of 0. The layer is available as a hosted feature layer. Grocery store locations are from SafeGraph, reflecting what was in the data as of October 2020. Access to the layer was obtained from the SafeGraph offering in ArcGIS Marketplace. For this project, ArcGIS StreetMap Premium was used for the street network in the origin-destination analysis work, because it already has the necessary attributes on each street segment to identify which streets are considered walkable, and supports a wide variety of driving parameters. The walkable access layer and drivable access layers are rasters, whose colors were chosen to allow the drivable access layer to serve as backdrop to the walkable access layer. Data PreparationArcGIS Network Analyst was used to set up a network street layer for analysis. ArcGIS StreetMap Premium was installed to a local hard drive and selected in the Origin-Destination workflow as the network data source. This allows the origins (Census block centroids) and destinations (SafeGraph grocery stores) to be connected to that network, to allow origin-destination analysis. The Census blocks layer contains the centroid of each Census block. The data allows a simple popup to be created. This layer's block figures can be summarized further, to tract, county and state levels. The SafeGraph grocery store locations were created by querying the SafeGraph source layer based on primary NAICS code. After connecting to the layer in ArcGIS Pro, a definition query was set to only show records with NAICS code 445110 as an initial screening. The layer was exported to a local disk drive for further definition query refinement, to eliminate any records that were obviously not grocery stores. The final layer used in the analysis had approximately 53,600 records. In this map, this layer is included as a vector tile layer. Methodology Every census block in the U.S. was assigned two access scores, whose numbers are simply how many grocery stores are within a 10 minute walk and a 10 minute drive of that census block. Every census block has a score of 0 (no stores), 1, 2 or more stores. The count of accessible stores was determined using Origin-Destination Analysis in ArcGIS Network Analyst, in ArcGIS Pro. A set of Tools in this ArcGIS Pro package allow a similar analysis to be conducted for any city or other area. The Tools step through the data prep and analysis steps. Download the Pro package, open it and substitute your own layers for Origins and Destinations. Parcel centroids are a suggested option for Origins, for example. Origin-Destination analysis was configured, using ArcGIS StreetMap Premium as the network data source. Census block centroids with population greater than zero were used as the Origins, and grocery store locations were used as the Destinations. A cutoff of 10 minutes was used with the Walk Time option. Only one restriction was applied to the street network: Walkable, which means Interstates and other non-walkable street segments were treated appropriately. You see the results in the map: wherever freeway overpasses and underpasses are present near a grocery store, the walkable area extends across/through that pass, but not along the freeway. A cutoff of 10 minutes was used with the Drive Time option. The default restrictions were applied to the street network, which means a typical vehicle's access to all types of roads was factored in. The results for each analysis were captured in the Lines layer, which shows which origins are within the cutoff of each destination over the street network, given the assumptions about that network (walking, or driving a vehicle). The Lines layer was then summarized by census block ID to capture the Maximum value of the Destination_Rank field. A census block within 10 minutes of 3 stores would have 3 records in the Lines layer, but only one value in the summarized table, with a MAX_Destination_Rank field value of 3. This is the number of stores accessible to that census block in the 10 minutes measured, for walking and driving. These data were joined to the block centroids layer and given unique names. At this point, all blocks with zero population or null values in the MAX_Destination_Rank fields were given a store count of 0, to help the next step. Walkable and Drivable areas are calculated into a raster layer, using Nearest Neighbor geoprocessing tool on the count of stores within a 10 minute walk, and a count of stores within a ten minute drive, respectively. This tool uses a 200 meter grid and interpolates the values between each census block. A census tracts layer containing all water polygons "erased" from the census tract boundaries was used as an environment setting, to help constrain interpolation into/across bodies of water. The same layer use used to "shoreline" the Nearest Neighbor results, to eliminate any interpolation into the ocean or Great Lakes. This helped but was not perfect. Notes and LimitationsThe map provides a baseline for discussing access to grocery stores in a city. It does not presume local population has the desire or means to walk or drive to obtain groceries. It does not take elevation gain or loss into account. It does not factor time of day nor weather, seasons, or other variables that affect a person's commute choices. Walking and driving are just two ways people get to a grocery store. Some people ride a bike, others take public transit, have groceries delivered, or rely on a friend with a vehicle. Thank you to Melinda Morang on the Network Analyst team for guidance and suggestions at key moments along the way; to Emily Meriam for reviewing the previous version of this map and creating new color palettes and marker symbols specific to this project. Additional ReadingThe methods by which access to food is measured and reported have improved in the past decade or so, as has the uses of such measurements. Some relevant papers and articles are provided below as a starting point. Measuring Food Insecurity Using the Food Abundance Index: Implications for Economic, Health and Social Well-BeingHow to Identify Food Deserts: Measuring Physical and Economic Access to Supermarkets in King County, WashingtonAccess to Affordable and Nutritious Food: Measuring and Understanding Food Deserts and Their ConsequencesDifferent Measures of Food Access Inform Different SolutionsThe time cost of access to food – Distance to the grocery store as measured in minutes
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Geographic Information System Analytics Market Size 2024-2028
The geographic information system analytics market size is forecast to increase by USD 12 billion at a CAGR of 12.41% between 2023 and 2028.
The GIS Analytics Market analysis is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient land management and emerging methods in data collection and generation. The defense industry's reliance on geospatial technology for situational awareness and real-time location monitoring is a major factor fueling market expansion. Additionally, the oil and gas industry's adoption of GIS for resource exploration and management is a key trend. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and smart city initiatives are also contributing to market growth, as they require multiple layered maps for effective planning and implementation. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Software as a Service (SaaS) are transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data processing and analysis.
Augmented reality is another emerging trend, as it enhances the user experience and provides valuable insights through visual overlays. Overall, heavy investments are required for setting up GIS stations and accessing data sources, making this a promising market for technology innovators and investors alike.
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The geographic information system analytics market encompasses various industries, including government sectors, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Smart city projects, building information modeling, and infrastructure development are key areas driving market growth. Spatial data plays a crucial role in sectors such as transportation, mining, and oil and gas. Cloud technology is transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data access and analysis. Startups are disrupting traditional GIS markets with innovative location-based services and smart city planning solutions. Infrastructure development in sectors like construction and green buildings relies on modern GIS solutions for efficient planning and management. Smart utilities and telematics navigation are also leveraging GIS analytics for improved operational efficiency.
GIS technology is essential for zoning and land use management, enabling data-driven decision-making. Smart public works and urban planning projects utilize mapping and geospatial technology for effective implementation. Surveying is another sector that benefits from advanced GIS solutions. Overall, the GIS analytics market is evolving, with a focus on providing actionable insights to businesses and organizations.
How is this Geographic Information System Analytics Industry segmented?
The geographic information system analytics industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
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Agriculture
Construction
Mining
Transportation
Healthcare
Defense and Intelligence
Energy
Education and Research
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Disaster Management
Environmental Monitoring Asset Management
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The retail and real estate segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
The GIS analytics market analysis is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced technologies in various industries. In the retail sector, for instance, retailers are utilizing GIS analytics to gain a competitive edge by analyzing customer demographics and buying patterns through real-time location monitoring and multiple layered maps. The retail industry's success relies heavily on these insights for effective marketing strategies. Moreover, the defense industries are integrating GIS analytics into their operations for infrastructure development, permitting, and public safety. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 4D GIS software are increasingly being adopted for construction project workflows, while urban planning and designing require geospatial data for smart city planning and site selection.
The oil and gas industry is leveraging satellite imaging and IoT devices for land acquisition and mining operations. In the public sector,
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The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analytics market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $15.10 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.41% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing adoption of cloud-based GIS solutions enhances accessibility and scalability for diverse industries. The growing need for data-driven decision-making across sectors like retail, real estate, government, and telecommunications is a significant catalyst. Furthermore, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integrated with GIS analytics are revolutionizing spatial data analysis, enabling more sophisticated predictive modeling and insightful interpretations. The market's segmentation reflects this broad adoption, with retail and real estate, government and utilities, and telecommunications representing key end-user segments, each leveraging GIS analytics for distinct applications such as location optimization, infrastructure management, and network planning. Competitive pressures are shaping the market landscape, with established players like Esri, Trimble, and Autodesk innovating alongside emerging tech companies focusing on AI and specialized solutions. The North American market currently holds a significant share, driven by early adoption and technological advancements. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth due to rapid urbanization and increasing investment in infrastructure projects. Market restraints primarily involve the high cost of implementation and maintenance of advanced GIS analytics solutions and the need for skilled professionals to effectively utilize these technologies. However, the overall outlook remains extremely positive, driven by continuous technological innovation and escalating demand across multiple sectors. The future trajectory of the GIS analytics market hinges on several factors. Continued investment in research and development, especially in AI and ML integration, will be crucial for unlocking new possibilities. Furthermore, the simplification of GIS analytics software and the development of user-friendly interfaces will broaden accessibility beyond specialized technical experts. Growing data volumes from various sources (IoT, remote sensing) present both opportunities and challenges; efficient data management and analytics techniques will be paramount. The market's success also depends on addressing cybersecurity concerns related to sensitive geospatial data. Strong partnerships between technology providers and end-users will be vital in optimizing solution implementation and maximizing return on investment. Government initiatives promoting the use of GIS technology for smart city development and infrastructure planning will also play a significant role in market expansion. Overall, the GIS analytics market is poised for sustained growth, driven by technological advancements, increasing data availability, and heightened demand for location-based intelligence across a wide range of industries.
GapMaps GIS data for USA and Canada sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) includes an extensive range of the highest quality demographic and lifestyle segmentation products. All databases are derived from superior source data and the most sophisticated, refined, and proven methodologies.
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Latest Estimates and Projections The estimates and projections database includes a wide range of core demographic data variables for the current year and 5- year projections, covering five broad topic areas: population, households, income, labor force, and dwellings.
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Panorama Segmentation AGS has created a segmentation system for the United States called Panorama. Panorama has been coded with the MRI Survey data to bring you Consumer Behavior profiles associated with this segmentation system.
Business Counts Business Counts is a geographic summary database of business establishments, employment, occupation and retail sales.
Non-Resident Population The AGS non-resident population estimates utilize a wide range of data sources to model the factors which drive tourists to particular locations, and to match that demand with the supply of available accommodations.
Consumer Expenditures AGS provides current year and 5-year projected expenditures for over 390 individual categories that collectively cover almost 95% of household spending.
Retail Potential This tabulation utilizes the Census of Retail Trade tables which cross-tabulate store type by merchandise line.
Environmental Risk The environmental suite of data consists of several separate database components including: -Weather Risks -Seismological Risks -Wildfire Risk -Climate -Air Quality -Elevation and terrain
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Shapefile of New Zealand Retail Banks downloaded from Koordinates.com November 2015. For use with the Location, Location resource.Achievement Standard 91014
Data Driven Detroit created the data by selecting locations from NETS and ESRI business data with proper NAICS codes, then adding and deleting though local knowledge and confirmation with Google Streetview. These locations are Grocery stores which primarily sell food and don't include convenience stores. Visual confirmation cues included the existence of the word "grocery" in the name, or the presence of shopping carts.
Dataset showing the locations of retail superstores, big-box stores and warehouse club stores. Exampled by: Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowes.This dataset update cycle is 'as needed'.Cal OES GIS does not assure the validity of this dataset.
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The Geographic Information System (GIS) Services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing adoption across diverse sectors. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to expand significantly over the forecast period (2025-2033), fueled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. This growth is primarily attributed to the escalating demand for spatial data analysis and visualization in various applications. Environmental agencies leverage GIS for resource management and pollution monitoring, while utility companies utilize it for network optimization and infrastructure planning. Infrastructure companies benefit from improved project management and risk assessment, and the telecommunications sector utilizes GIS for network planning and maintenance. The retail industry uses GIS for location analysis and market research, and government agencies leverage it for urban planning and public safety initiatives. Furthermore, the agricultural sector is increasingly adopting GIS for precision farming and yield optimization. The market is segmented by application (Environmental Agencies, Utility Companies, Infrastructure Companies, Telecommunications, Retail, Government, Agriculture, Others) and service type (Analyze, Visualize, Manage, Others). North America and Europe currently hold the largest market shares, driven by high technology adoption and advanced infrastructure. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, propelled by rapid urbanization and economic development. Key players in the market include Intellias, EnviroScience, R&K Solutions, and others, constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs of their clients. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of large multinational corporations and specialized service providers. Larger companies often offer comprehensive end-to-end solutions encompassing data acquisition, analysis, and visualization, catering to large-scale projects. Smaller, specialized firms typically focus on niche applications or geographic regions. Ongoing technological advancements, such as cloud-based GIS solutions and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, are further stimulating market growth. However, factors such as high initial investment costs and the need for skilled professionals could potentially restrain market expansion. Nevertheless, the overall market outlook remains positive, indicating substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in this dynamic sector. The increasing availability of affordable and accessible GIS software and the rising adoption of mobile GIS technology are anticipated to further drive the market in the foreseeable future.
This GIS dataset contains point features that represent food wholesalers, distributors, and supermarket and grocery stores represented by 17 unique NAICS codes. Establishment-specific information except the annual excess food estimate was licensed to the EPA from Hoovers, Inc. in 2018 (http://www.hoovers.com). Calculations used to estimate annual excess food weight are described in EPAs 2019 publication: Technical Methodology for the EPA Excess Food Opportunities Map. The dataset contains 236,666 facilities.
GapMaps Store Location Data uses known population data combined with billions of mobile device location points to provide highly accurate demographics insights at 150m grid levels across Asia and MENA. Understand who lives in a catchment, where they work and their spending potential.
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This feature class/shapefile represents electric power retail service territories. These are areas serviced by electric power utilities responsible for the retail sale of electric power to local customers, whether residential, industrial, or commercial.
Xverum’s Point of Interest (POI) Data is a comprehensive dataset containing 230M+ verified locations across 5000 business categories. Our dataset delivers structured geographic data, business attributes, location intelligence, and mapping insights, making it an essential tool for GIS applications, market research, urban planning, and competitive analysis.
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This map layer is a subset of the Columbus Points of Interest layer and shows retail facilities in the City of Columbus. Retail facilities include department stores, gas stations, grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, service facilities, and others. This layer is maintained through a cooperative effort by multiple departments of the City of Columbus using first-hand knowledge of the area as well as a variety of authoritative data sources. While significant effort is made to ensure the data is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, some points of interest may be excluded and included points may not be immediately updated as change occurs.
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Provides information on the status of tobacco retailers in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City. This data includes the name and address of each retailer selling tobacco, the date of registration, and the date on which the data is based. This allows you to see the distribution and status of tobacco retailers in the area at a glance, and is used as important basic data for related administrative work or policy making. In addition, this information not only provides residents with accurate information on where to buy tobacco, but also helps public institutions efficiently manage and crack down on tobacco sales. The data is regularly updated to maintain the latest status, and is useful data for understanding the overall situation related to tobacco retailers in Gwangsan-gu.
To create this layer, OCTO staff used ABCA's definition of “Full-Service Grocery Stores” (https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0)– pulled from the Food System Assessment below), and using those criteria, determined locations that fulfilled the categories in section 1 of the definition.Then, staff reviewed the Office of Planning’s Food System Assessment (https://dcfoodpolicycouncilorg.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/2018-food-system-assessment-final-6.13.pdf) list in Appendix D, comparing that to the created from the ABCA definition, which led to the addition of a additional examples that meet, or come very close to, the full-service grocery store criteria. The explanation from Office of Planning regarding how the agency created their list:“To determine the number of grocery stores in the District, we analyzed existing business licenses in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (2018) Business License Verification system (located at https://eservices.dcra.dc.gov/BBLV/Default.aspx). To distinguish grocery stores from convenience stores, we applied the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) definition of a full-service grocery store. This definition requires a store to be licensed as a grocery store, sell at least six different food categories, dedicate either 50% of the store’s total square feet or 6,000 square feet to selling food, and dedicate at least 5% of the selling area to each food category. This definition can be found at https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0. To distinguish small grocery stores from large grocery stores, we categorized large grocery stores as those 10,000 square feet or more. This analysis was conducted using data from the WDCEP’s Retail and Restaurants webpage (located at https://wdcep.com/dc-industries/retail/) and using ARCGIS Spatial Analysis tools when existing data was not available. Our final numbers differ slightly from existing reports like the DC Hunger Solutions’ Closing the Grocery Store Gap and WDCEP’s Grocery Store Opportunities Map; this difference likely comes from differences in our methodology and our exclusion of stores that have closed.”Staff also conducted a visual analysis of locations and relied on personal experience of visits to locations to determine whether they should be included in the list.