HUD Releases Free 2012 HUD GIS Tool for Communities on the OneCPD Resource Exchange


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HUD Releases Free 2012 HUD GIS Tool for Communities on the OneCPD Resource Exchange


HUD announces the availability of the 2012 HUD Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Tool for communities on the OneCPD Resource Exchange. This no-cost downloadable software is now available for each state and allows users with only basic computer skills to:
  1. Interact with professional quality GIS data for Continuums of Care (CoCs)
  2. Access pre-compiled statewide project data through a free software product called ArcReader
  3. Explore CoC geocode boundaries and Preliminary Pro Rata Need (PPRN) data
  4. Route planning capabilities
  5. Add and save custom location data
  6. Design and print custom maps
No special software/map skills beyond basic computer skills are required, meaning users can quickly get started working with maps of their communities.


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