Data + Donuts with Dan Hoffman of LA County Planning
About this Event
Data + Donuts is a morning speaker series and networking event that brings together the makers and doers changing local government from the ground up by harnessing technology and data to drive meaningful change. It is a joint, collaborative effort between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, and the local L.A. civic technology community.
This month, Dan Hoffman will join us to discuss LA County Planning's Tree Hub.
One year after its launch, the LA County Tree Hub has evolved from a centralized source of tree information into a growing collaborative platform for urban forestry. Built on ArcGIS Hub, the site brings together authoritative datasets, interactive maps, planning resources, educational content, and public engagement tools from across multiple County departments.
This presentation will explore how the Tree Hub has fostered new interdepartmental collaboration, expanded public resources—including interactive surveys and outreach tools—and helped establish a shared foundation for managing and protecting Los Angeles County's urban forest. Attendees will see how GIS can do far more than produce maps: it can connect organizations, break down data silos, improve transparency, and create lasting partnerships around a common geographic mission.
Dan Hoffman is a Principal GIS Analyst with LA County Planning, where he has helped shape the department’s use of geospatial technology over the past 27 years. From cartography to interactive web maps, his work brings clarity to complex planning issues and visualizes the impacts of change across unincorporated communities. His recent focus on mapping trees and oaks highlights how GIS supports thoughtful, collaborative planning in a dynamic natural and human landscape.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM
Doors Open
Info: Please check in with the Data + Donuts staff.
🕑: 08:30 AM
Networking
Info: Coffee and donuts will be served.
🕑: 09:00 AM
Speaker Begins
Info: Find a seat 5 minutes before so that we can begin right at 9 AM.
🕑: 10:00 AM
Doors Close
Where is it happening?
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