In this episode, Nick Franchino, GIS Manager for LA County Planning, discusses how his team is using story maps, LARIAC imagery, open data, and dashboards to prepare for the LA28 Olympics. He explains jurisdictional challenges across 88 cities, transportation planning (including shuttle routes and games route networks), venue naming complexities, and the importance of digital twins for event planning and operations.

Nick also shares practical advice for GIS professionals: identify gaps, build tools that help your community, and pursue passion projects that add long-term value beyond the event.

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