Natalie de Leon presented on using online mapping tools like Google Maps, Google Earth, BatchGeo and Scribble Maps for public engagement by planners. Google Maps allows users to create custom maps with points, lines and shapes that can be embedded on websites and collaborated on. BatchGeo helps geocode data and import to Google Maps from tables and spreadsheets. Google Earth allows creating interactive tours and posts. Scribble Maps works with Google Maps and Earth and allows sharing maps on social media. The presentation provided examples of how cities have used these tools and contacted information for Natalie de Leon.

1. YPG Presents:Public Engagement in the 21st CenturyMappingGoogle MapsGoogle EarthBatchGeoScribble MapsPresented by: Natalie de Leon

2. Google MapsCreate your own mapsSearch by address or nameCreate shapes, lines & pointsCollaborateImport KML filesEasy to embed in websites

3. How can a planner use Google Maps for Public Engagement? City of BurbankNeighborwebSJ

4. BatchGeoGeocode without GISImport to Google MapsEasily embed in webpageCreate maps from tables & spreadsheetsEasy to edit informationPro version available

5. Google EarthInteractive satellite viewCreate visual toursSave in jpegPost to Google Earth CommunityFree & Pro version

6. East Bay GreenwayCity of SpokaneCity of San José, Parks & RecHow can a planner use Google Maps for Public Engagement?

7. Scribble MapsWorks easily with Google Maps/EarthShare with Facebook & TwitterCreates widgetsSave as jpegEasy to customizePro version coming soon (Beta testing)

8. Questions????Natalie de Leonnatdeleon@sbcglobal.net(408) 313 - 2662