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Boulder County Marshall Fire Recovery

Client:

Boulder County

Project Type:

Environmental & Regulatory

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Key Takeaways

Fire Risk Is Increasing

Higher temperatures and reduced precipitation are increasing fire risk in many areas, extending the fire season to several months.

Changes In Risk Maps Are Here

Increased fire risk is putting many locations at high risk where it was previously never considered.

Data Analytics Can Assist In Planning

The Boulder County recovery application enabled planners to anticipate where assistance was needed the most.

About the Project

Interactive GIS for Boulder County Fire Recovery

On December 30, 2021, a fire destroyed over 1,000 homes and damaged another 1,000 in Boulder County. Rebuilding required local, state and national resources. It also required a focus on assisting those who did not have the resources to rebuild on their own. To support this effort, an interactive platform was required to visually identify the locations of houses needing assistance.

Resilient Analytics was the lead consultant responsible for creating a GIS interface. This interface conveyed the socio-economic conditions of each parcel, the conditions after the fire and included a search capability to find households with specific attributes. The platform needed to cater to multiple departments with users of varying GIS expertise and have the ability to incorporate new data.

Resilient Analytics extended its GIS interface to meet the compressed schedule. New search functionality was developed to work at an individual parcel level. New visualization techniques were adopted to provide easy identification of complex search results. Multiple evaluation criteria were developed to assist in the identification of households requiring assistance.

 

Boulder County Marshall Fire Mapping Tool

Solutions

Engineering & Design

Engineering and design services at Stanley Consultants combine our robust technical skills with forward-thinking innovation to deliver the highest-quality results.

Engineering Asset Management

We understand that assets, whether related to infrastructure, intellectual property or goodwill, are all unique—just like the needs of our clients. That's why our asset management consulting services are tailored to each project, providing data-driven insights and strategic solutions to help clients achieve their specific goals.

Engineering Planning & Consulting

At Stanley Consultants, we understand that planning and consulting include every aspect of engineering. Using advanced tools and methods, we deliver designs and master plans focused on longevity, resilience and sustainability to address today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

Engineering Project Management

At Stanley Consultants, our project management solutions deliver projects on time, within budget, and within the specifications our clients are seeking. We have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects across industries ranging from energy to water to transportation. Our methodologies are designed to ensure an efficient workflow, mitigate risk and address the needs of all stakeholders. Stanley Consultants is an innovative, experienced project management partner you can trust.

Environmental & Regulatory

At Stanley Consultants, we help clients navigate the complex world of environmental regulations and the challenges of a changing climate through proactive and sustainable environmental engineering solutions. Our team of engineering consultants provides comprehensive support services and innovative solutions to stay compliant and protect the environment. As a leading environmental engineering firm, we're dedicated to guiding your projects toward a sustainable and resilient future.

Program Management Consulting

Stanley Consultants offers comprehensive program management and consulting services that go well beyond the aspect of one project. We bring more than 200 areas of engineering and architectural expertise, with program delivery, integration and financial management at the heart of what we do.

From managing an entire portfolio of capital projects to supporting a specific mega-project using specific technical approaches, Stanley Consultants has the expertise and capabilities to deliver exceptional results. Our program managers will meet the overarching goals of your organization, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately, timelines are met, and benefits are realized across the projects within the program.

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