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McMaster University ESRI Development Centre

McMaster University ESRI Development Centre

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The School of Geography and Earth Sciences at McMaster has established a long history of teaching and research ESRI products. In 2008 McMaster became the first University in Canada that was designated an ESRI Development Centre(EDC). The McMaster GIS program emphasizes the development of a strong working knowledge of current ESRI GIS software and builds real world expertise and skills using state of the art desktop GIS tools and analysis for a wide variety of multi disciplinary applications.
Historic Bird's Eye Views of several Canadian Cities

Historic Bird’s Eye Views of several Canadian Cities

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Canada is certainly not an old country when compared to many others like France or the UK but it has been around long enough to have some very interesting history. Here are some historic aerial images of major cities in Canada. It is interesting to compare some of these with modern maps and aerial images to get a real appreciation on what urban sprawl is and how cities develop and spread over time.
Mohawk College GIS

GIS & Planning at Mohawk College

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The two year Urban and Regional Planning Technician diploma with specializations in GIS at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario provides a chance to learn land use urban planning principles, planning laws, as well as the process and documentation necessary to create active and sustainable communities.