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How Cities Worldwide Are Optimizing Urban Planning and Housing
Discover how cities around the world, including Singapore, Amsterdam, and Vancouver, are leveraging digital solutions and data-driven technologies like digital twins to optimize urban planning and accelerate housing development. Learn how these innovations are transforming cities and how Ratio.City can help bridge the gap in Canada's housing crisis by streamlining planning processes and reducing risks.
Why Municipalities and Developers Should Leverage GIS Tools?
To tackle Canada’s housing and urban planning challenges, reliable data is crucial. At Ratio.City, we gather, clean, and consolidate information from diverse sources to ensure our platform is comprehensive and up-to-date. From municipal open data portals to digitizing maps from Official Plans and by-laws, we make housing data accessible and actionable. Our commitment to transparency ensures users can always trace data back to its authoritative source, helping developers and planners confidently make decisions.
But it’s not just about access—it’s about usability. We standardize data across municipalities, integrate links to relevant policies, and conduct quarterly audits to maintain accuracy. Our tools empower users to locate underutilized parcels, test development ideas in 3D, and collaborate on shared projects. With Ratio.City, you’re not just saving time; you’re laying the groundwork for communities that thrive. For more insights into how we’re reshaping urban development, explore our blog.
The Hunt for Housing Data at Ratio.City: How we get you all the information you need in one place
The Hunt for Housing Data at Ratio.City: How We Centralize Crucial Development Information
Navigating the complexities of housing development is time-consuming, with various by-laws, plans, and policies to consider. At Ratio.City, we streamline this process by consolidating all the essential data you need into one easy-to-use platform. Our dedicated Data Team sources and updates information from municipalities, digitizes critical maps, and ensures data transparency. With over 800 layers checked regularly, Ratio.City empowers developers to make faster, informed decisions, driving efficient housing solutions across Canada. Learn more about how we simplify data for your next project.
How Ratio.City is Revolutionizing Housing Development Across Canada
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Empowering Municipalities with Planning Data
Discover the power of centralized planning data with Ratio.City. Streamline decision-making, identify development opportunities, and accelerate housing solutions. Explore our webinar slides for insights into empowering municipalities with planning data.
Unlocking the Potential: How Data Empowers City Builders and Municipalities
Revolutionize urban planning with Ratio.City's data-driven insights, streamlining pre-development processes and empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions, ultimately shaping sustainable and inclusive communities for the future.
Addressing Canada's Housing Crisis in 2024: How to Leverage HAF Funds and Tech Solutions
In 2024, Canada's housing crisis demands innovative solutions. Discover how Housing Affordability Funds (HAF) are driving change, alongside cutting-edge technology, to streamline processes, accelerate development, and foster inclusive communities. Learn how municipalities are leveraging data-driven strategies and collaborative platforms to shape a more equitable and sustainable future for housing.
Ratio.City Joins Forces with Esri Canada!
Discover how data helps building better communities.Discover the exciting news: Ratio.City, the innovative urban planning solutions provider, has joined forces with Esri Canada Limited. With a shared commitment to transforming urban planning processes, Ratio.City, now recognized as Ratio.City, a division of Esri Canada, aims to make a lasting impact on the cities we love. Learn more about the acquisition, our journey together, and the future of urban planning in Canada. Stay tuned for updates and exciting enhancements resulting from this collaboration. Contact us with any questions and be a part of this transformative journey in urban innovation.
Addressing Complex and Growing Challenges in Urban Planning
Addressing Complex and Growing Challenges in Urban Planning
Data and Collaboration Solutions for the Future of Cities
Discover how data helps building better communities.
Unlocking Development Potential: New Locate Tool
Discover Our New and More Powerful Locate Tool.
Why is it so hard to accelerate housing supply?
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Addressing the Housing Supply Problem by Streamlining Development Approvals Processes
CMHC Housing Supply Challenge - Ratio.City submission selected
Visualizing Urban Data with Ratio.City
Andrea Giambelli, Head of Product, shares Ratio.City’s approach to data visualization and our specific tools for city-building in Part II of our Data Visualization Series.
The Importance of Data Visualization in City Building
In Part I of our Data Visualization Series, Andrea Giambelli, Head of Products, shares how visualization tools can elevate, enhance and expand urban data.
Collecdev Accelerates Their Development Process with Ratio.City
Collecdev shares how they have used Ratio.City’s tools over the past two years to streamline the due diligence process and build better communities faster.