How RoboBus LiDAR Mapping Can Improve Transit Safety
Chicago moves fast. Buses pull in and out of tight stops, thousands of people spill onto sidewalks after each CTA train, and traffic patterns shift from one block to the next. Because of this constant motion, the city needs tools that can keep up. That’s where lidar mapping steps in. And thanks to a new […]
New Mapping Rules Make a Boundary Survey Essential
Chicago is full of older homes, tight lots, and neighborhoods with long histories. Now the city is documenting even more of that history through a new initiative: the Historic Resources Survey 2025, launched recently in West Chicago. This project identifies buildings, streets, and areas that carry architectural or cultural value. It may sound like something […]
How to Secure a Property Survey Permit Safely
When you order a property survey, you might think the surveyor simply shows up, sets up equipment, and starts taking measurements. In many cases, that’s true. But if your property touches a sidewalk, alley, or street, the rules change. Surveyors can’t step into those areas—called the public right-of-way—without special permissions and safety clearances. For property […]