Tolemi

Tolemi is a specialized data integration and insights platform built to empower state and local governments. Inspired by the ancient geographer Ptolemy, who created the first complete map of the world from disparate sources, Tolemi's mission is to break down departmental silos by integrating city data from multiple systems into a single, easy-to-use platform. This unified view allows government teams to move from reactive problem-solving to proactive, data-driven governance, ultimately strengthening the communities they serve.

The platform is designed for non-technical users, enabling officials in planning, code enforcement, housing, and public safety to harness the power of their data without needing a background in data science. By providing a comprehensive, parcel-level view of a city, Tolemi helps uncover hidden issues, understand neighborhood trends, and deploy resources more effectively.

How to use Tolemi

Getting started with Tolemi involves a collaborative partnership to ensure the platform meets the specific needs of a municipality:

1. Consultation and Demo: Government agencies begin by booking a demo to discuss their unique challenges and data sources with the Tolemi team.
2. Data Integration: Tolemi works with the city's IT and departmental staff to integrate data from various sources, such as tax assessment, code enforcement, public safety, permits, and licensing.
3. Platform Access: Once data is unified, authorized personnel gain access to Tolemi's suite of tools, primarily the BuildingBlocks application, through a secure web portal.
4. Analysis and Insight: Users can leverage the platform's spatial analytics, filtering tools, and dashboards to identify properties of interest, analyze trends over time, and generate reports.
5. Action and Collaboration: Armed with clear insights, departments can prioritize activities like inspections, community outreach, or property acquisition. The shared platform fosters collaboration, ensuring all teams are working from the same information.

Core Features of Tolemi

• Cross-Departmental Data Integration: Aggregates data from various municipal systems (e.g., code enforcement, tax assessor, public safety, permits) into a single, unified view for each property.
• Advanced Spatial Analytics (BuildingBlocks): A powerful map-based interface that allows users to visualize data geographically, identify patterns, and perform complex spatial queries with ease.
• Unified Property Information Portal: Provides a 360-degree view of every parcel, including ownership history, violations, permits, and other key data points.
• Customizable Mobile Surveys (Iris): Enables field staff to conduct fully customizable mobile surveys, collecting real-time data that integrates directly into the platform.
• Public-Facing Data Portals (publiCity): A tool to create public-facing inventories of parcels and development projects, enhancing transparency and community engagement.
• Action-Oriented Dashboards: Visualizes key metrics and helps leaders track progress on initiatives like blight reduction, housing compliance, and vacant property management.

Use Cases for Tolemi

Tolemi is used by cities across the United States to address critical urban challenges:

• Urban Blight and Code Enforcement: Cities like Buffalo use Tolemi to power their "Clean Sweep" initiatives, identifying and prioritizing problem properties to reduce blight and improve neighborhood safety.
• Housing and Community Development: Municipalities can manage Rental Property Registration Ordinances, systematically flagging non-compliant properties to ensure safe housing conditions, as seen in partnerships with cities like Brockton and Lawrence.
• Vacant Property Management: Tolemi helps track vacant and abandoned properties, enabling cities like St. Joseph to plan and execute demolition or revitalization programs efficiently.
• Strategic Planning and Resource Allocation: The platform provides planners with the comprehensive data needed to understand development trends, formulate data-driven strategies, and allocate municipal resources where they are most needed.
• Emergency Response and Recovery: In crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, Tolemi helped cities identify at-risk populations, manage rent relief programs, and support small businesses by providing timely, integrated data.

Advantages of Tolemi

Tolemi offers significant advantages for modern governance:

• Breaks Down Information Silos: Creates a single source of truth, improving communication and collaboration between different city departments.
• Enables Proactive Governance: Shifts government operations from being reactive to proactive by identifying potential problems before they escalate.
• Saves Time and Increases Efficiency: Automates the process of data collection and research, freeing up staff to focus on high-impact activities and citizen services.
• Empowers Data-Driven Decisions: Provides clear, accessible insights that support evidence-based policymaking and strategic planning.
• User-Friendly for All Staff: Designed for government officials, not just data experts, making powerful analytics accessible across the organization.

Pricing and Plans

Tolemi provides enterprise-level solutions tailored to the specific needs of each local government. Pricing is customized based on the size of the municipality, the number of data sources to be integrated, and the specific products required. To receive a detailed quote and a personalized demonstration, interested parties are encouraged to contact the Tolemi sales team through their website.