News – GEO RĪGA

GEO RĪGA team participates in practical workshops with Esri Europe experts

19.02.2026

On February 17 and 18, the GEO RĪGA team, together with other spatial data specialists from Riga Municipality, participated in more practical workshops led by Esri Europe experts. Over the course of two days, we not only listened, but also actively worked – we got to know in depth the 3D mapping and visualization capabilities in the ArcGIS environment, working with building information models (BIM) and reality data integrations, as well as expanding our knowledge in processing and analyzing aerial photos, drones and street-level data. We also practically tested a 3D flood simulation scenario and discussed how spatial data and artificial intelligence can help monitor processes taking place in the city, strengthen climate resilience and plan city infrastructure smarter. For the GEO RĪGA team, this was a valuable and inspiring experience – an opportunity to learn from world-class industry experts and strengthen skills to continue creating modern and database-based solutions for city development in Riga.

Number of permanent residents

16.02.2026

In the GEO RĪGA thematic maps, under the Base data section, data from the Central Statistical Bureau on the resident population in 2025 have been published at the level of 1 × 1 km grid cells.

Become a nature-friendly resident of Riga!

09.02.2026

In the GEO RĪGA section Engage, the application form is available for participation in the volunteer initiative Dabai draudzīgs rīdzinieks, which invites residents to take practical part in preserving, restoring, and exploring the city’s biodiversity. Applications are open until the end of 2026, and the initiative’s activities will take place throughout the project period until its completion in the second half of 2027.

Public invited to share opinions on traffic organization changes around Teika secondary school

05.02.2026

In the Engage section, a survey has been published where until February 28th residents are invited to share their opinions and vote for their preferred traffic calming solution in the Teika Secondary School neighborhood.

GEO RĪGA – the most valuable support in the municipality this year

30.01.2026

The Riga geographic information system GEO RĪGA has received the Riga City Council's "Award of the Year 2025" in the category Most Valuable Support of the Year, confirming its significant contribution to improving the efficiency of the daily work of local government employees. GEO RĪGA currently provides access to more than 201 spatial data sets and 630 data layers, which are actively used in the work of Riga City Council departments. In addition to the publicly accessible portal, the GEO RĪGA team also maintains an internal portal for Riga municipal employees, which provides more detailed geospatial information necessary for their work. Municipal employees are also given the opportunity to use this data on local workstations, in accordance with their daily work needs. At the same time, GEO RĪGA was nominated this year and was among the finalists in the Achievement of the Year category, thanks to a significant international achievement – GEO RĪGA gained international recognition by receiving the Esri Special Award in GIS (SAG) as one of the TOP110 GIS solutions in the world. This is one of the highest awards in the field of GIS worldwide. The award confirms the quality, strategic vision and technological excellence of the GEO RĪGA portal. GEO RĪGA was recognized for its innovative use of GIS solutions, particularly in visualization, public engagement, data processing, and cross-sector collaboration. The entire GEO RĪGA team is truly honored and grateful for the appreciation shown by colleagues and the Riga Municipality. This serves as a strong motivation to continue developing solutions, implementing improvements and providing increasingly effective support for the daily work of municipal employees.