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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

When does doing it yourself stop being the best option? For busy municipal planning and GIS teams, bringing in outside expertise can save staff time, keep projects focused and help move the work forward. Benefits + real use cases: resources.esri.ca/news-and-upd... #gis #urbanplanning

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Discover how expert GIS and planning services can save time, reduce costs and deliver successful municipal projects.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Most municipal teams aren't looking for another platform. They're looking for tools they can actually use. Tools that save time, connect info, improve collaboration, & help turn data into decisions. Do you have access to the info you need, and can you use it effectively?

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#Municipalities are under pressure to accelerate #housing while supporting #economicgrowth and building complete communities. That requires more than targets and reports. It requires a clear understanding of what's happening across the municipality.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That's where we're focused. Helping communities connect planning, land, demographic, and market data to uncover insights that support growth and long-term decision-making. If you're working in economic development, planning, or housing, I'd be happy to chat. Reach out to me or Zaid Attarbashi.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Over the past few months, we've been speaking with municipalities across Canada about a common challenge: understanding where growth is happening and how to make better decisions around housing, land, and economic development. Data is everywhere. Context is harder to find.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today, Ratio.City includes 2,000+ datasets, along with information from planning documents and reports that are often difficult to find and search. Less time looking for answers. More time using them. #UrbanPlanning #Housing #CityPlanning #smarticites #urbandata #gis #affordablehousing #villes

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Housing, development, and municipal growth already come with enough complexity. Finding reliable planning data shouldn't add to it. That's why we've spent years sourcing, cleaning, and maintaining official datasets from across Canada.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One feature many Ratio.City users rely on is the ability to upload their own location-based data. Map buildings, properties, assets, operating locations, or development sites alongside planning policies, development activity, demographics, and other local context.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Bring your coffee. We'll keep it to 15-20 minutes. Register here: www.linkedin.com/events/thesp... #urbanplanning #gis #storymaps #communityengagement #cityplanning #housing

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The challenge isn't creating great planning work. It's helping people understand it. On October 7, join us for a short LinkedIn Live conversation on how StoryMaps and interactive maps can help planners communicate projects more effectively and improve public engagement.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In this blog, the author argues that planning shouldn't be viewed as a side project for GIS teams and highlights how closer collaboration can support housing, infrastructure planning, and growth management.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We've seen planning teams spend hours piecing together information from PDFs, reports, spreadsheets, and shared folders just to answer what should be a straightforward question.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Development review. Community engagement. Growth planning. GIS can support all 3, and you don't need to be a GIS expert to get started. This upcoming webinar explores practical, non-technical ways planning teams can use spatial data to better communicate growth, policy changes, & dev activity.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New in Ratio.City: • Edmonton Floodplain Protection Overlay • Edmonton Parking Maximums • Edmonton Design Committee • Lloydminster Future Land Use #planning #gis #housing #cityplanning #urbanplanning #landdevelopment #communities

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A floodplain is more than a boundary. A parking maximum is more than a bylaw requirement. A future land use designation is more than a colour on a map. Context is what turns information into better decisions.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Curious how Ratio.City could fit your workflow? Visit our website and book a personalized demo with our team to see the platform in action. #urbanplanning #cityplanning #planning #proptech #gis #housing #realestate #urbandata #affordablehousing #smartcities

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How quickly can you evaluate a site, assess an opportunity, or prepare a project team meeting? Ratio.City brings together 2,000+ official datasets, planning documents, policies, and site context in one place, helping users move from research to decision-making faster.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

AI is starting to move from theory to practice in development approvals. Can it help reduce delays while maintaining transparency, accountability, and public trust? Looking forward to this discussion at ULI Toronto with Erin. Details below 👇 toronto.uli.org/events/detai...

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ULI Toronto: AI & Housing: Accelerating Approvals Through Digital Innovation | ULI Toronto

Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape how development approvals are processed, coordinated, and delivered. Globally, municipalities and the private sector are deploying AI alongside Building…

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When planners, municipal staff, developers, consultants, architects, and project teams work from the same information, conversations become more productive and decisions become easier to understand.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Planning is complex. Not because of a lack of data. Information needs to be understood, communicated, and applied by everyone involved in a project. Better technology can help: • Streamline planning processes • Make planning discussions clearer • Simplify complex policies • Strengthen collaboration

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

From development research and market analysis to site selection and due diligence, there's a lot to explore. Looking for similar data in another location or interested in using your own datasets? Visit our website to learn more. #housing #realestate #planning #development #urbanplanning #gta

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New week. New data. Four updated Urbanation datasets are now available in Ratio.City: • Land Sales (Q2 2026) • New Condominiums (Q2 2026) • Purpose Built Rentals (Q2 2026) • Registered Condos (Q2 2026)

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What connects them is the need for authoritative data, reliable information, and trusted answers. #planning #housing #gis #urbanplanning #development #cityplanning #realestate #missingmiddle

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Where do our users find value in Ratio.City? There isn't one answer. From developers looking for their next opportunity to consultants building stronger cases and architects exploring design options, every user has different goals.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Planning information is everywhere. Accessing the right information at the right time remains the bigger challenge. Our latest Planning Insights article explores why access, context, and authoritative data matter more than ever, plus what we learned from recent user research and AI testing.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Explore hundreds of planning datasets across Canada and start your free trial today: Ratio.City #planning #housing #gis #development #heritage

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A common challenge in planning isn't finding data. It's finding the right data and understanding it in context. Ratio.City brings authoritative planning data, 3D massing analysis, and comprehensive reporting together in one platform.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The future of housing and community development depends on good data & strong collaboration. That's why we created Planning & Housing Discussions, a community where planners, municipalities, developers, consultants, and GIS professionals can share ideas, learn from one another, and stay informed.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

That's the problem we're helping solve at Ratio.City. Visit our website to learn more and register for a free trial. #urbanplanning #housing #gis #cityplanning #realestate

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Cities generate an incredible amount of information, but the challenge isn't just finding data. It's understanding how planning policies, zoning, housing, infrastructure, demographics, and development activity connect to one another.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Technology can make planning work faster. That doesn't make it better. Data, maps, dashboards, and AI can help surface information, but context and local expertise remain essential for informed decision-making. The goal isn't shortcuts. It's better decisions. #urbanplanning #housing #gis #planning

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Many of the datasets we add to Ratio.City start with a simple request from a user. We've recently added new planning and policy layers across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey, helping professionals spend less time searching for information and more time evaluating opportunities.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Zoning, policies, development activity, infrastructure, demographics, and environmental constraints all tell part of the story, but rarely in the same place. The real value comes from connecting those pieces and turning data into insight.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Planning and development teams have more access to data than ever before. The challenge isn't always finding information anymore. It's understanding the context behind it.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Construction costs, financing, servicing, feasibility, and market conditions can all impact whether a project moves forward. I'm curious: What's the biggest housing challenge right now? #housing #urbanplanning #planning #municipalities #gis #cityplanning #landdevelopment

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One thing we've heard repeatedly at conferences and in conversations with planners, developers, and municipal teams lately: Permission doesn't build housing. Many communities have updated policies to support more housing, but getting projects across the finish line is still challenging.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If you're interested in housing policy, urban growth, GIS, planning technology, or the future of municipal data, explore our latest research and insights. 📚 Read the Ratio.City blog: ratio.city/blog #UrbanPlanning #Housing #GIS #PropTech

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Planning and development information has never been more available, but turning it into something useful remains a challenge. From AI-powered zoning analysis to data visualization, and housing feasibility, we've explored how better access to authoritative planning data can support better decisions.

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Ratio.City @ratiocity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In Part 1, we explored whether AI can be used to extract planning data from zoning by-laws. In Part 2, Jocelyn puts that question to the test. How accurate are today's AI models when faced with zoning regulations and legal planning language? What level of accuracy would planners actually trust?

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