Introducing AxisGIS: A New Interactive Map for Cambridge Open Data

Geography lies at the heart of Cambridge Open Data. From mapping traffic crash information to tree locations to exploring property value assessments, location-based data drives critical insights for the City. In November, the Cambridge Geographic Systems (GIS) Department unveiled AxisGIS, a powerful new interactive viewer designed to make this data more accessible and user-friendly. 

The Cambridge Open Data team caught up with Jeff Amero, the City’s GIS Manager to learn more:

What is AxisGIS and why is it important?
AxisGIS  is a new interactive Cambridge GIS map. This tool, which was designed and built by a New Hampshire company called CAI Technologies, is used by municipalities all over New England. Each client can customize the app to their community.

The Cambridge GIS website has always had some sort of citywide interactive map tool. AxisGIS allows users to get lots of information about a particular theme such as property information, and easily view another theme like zoning or utility information in the same area.

Who is AxisGIS designed for?
AxisGIS is designed for everyone—residents, city staff, and the broader public—who want to access Cambridge’s rich GIS data without needing specialized software. Unlike basic web maps that focus on a single theme, AxisGIS offers pre-configured data layers grouped into various categories. 

What else will AxisGIS allow users to do? 
This allows users to explore the city, query the GIS database, create custom maps, and easily perform a wide range of tasks.