Save Trees, Save Cash, Stay Legal: The Triple Win - How Kendall County dropped plat books
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Intended Audience: GIS Developer, Management, Other
Abstract
We killed the paper books. Then we killed the PDFs. What’s left? Clean, living data—and a system that actually works. This session dives into the evolution from overstuffed plat books to open data ecosystems that don’t just store information—they move it. The result: faster decisions, fewer bottlenecks, and real savings in both time and money. And no, we didn’t break the rules to do it. We’ll cut through the noise around records laws, retention, and public access to show what compliance actually requires (hint: far less paper than you think). You’ll see how open, digital systems can meet—and often outperform—traditional approaches when it comes to transparency, accountability, and resilience. If you’re ready to burn the paper trail, challenge the status quo, and still walk out audit-ready, this is your playbook.
Presenter
Meagan Briganti
GIS Director, Kendall County GIS
Meagan Briganti is the GIS Director for Kendall County, known for turning curiosity and strategic chaos into better outcomes for her community. Passionate about empowering women and challenging the status quo, she isn’t afraid to question the system and believes real change comes from pushing boundaries.