2006 Archive

December 14, 2006

PhillyHistory.org Featured in Philadelphia CityPaper Column 'Things That Matter to People Who Matter'

Blogger Tom Goyne writes: PhillyHistory.org is "an easy-to-search, map-driven database... Black-and-white scenes from the Italian Market with debris and moving streetcards are reminiscent of The Godfa… continue reading
December 12, 2006

Avencia Recently Hired Four New Employees

Avencia has experienced unprecedented growth in 2006 and announces the recent addition of four new employees to its team.Rachel Cheetham-Richard, Vice President and Marketing Director, brings a wea… continue reading
November 22, 2006

Gerrymandering Study Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer Article on Fixing Local Government

Azavea's gerrymandering study featured in Philadelphia Inquirer article about local government. continue reading
November 14, 2006

DecisionMaps Featured in ESRI's Government Matters

Avencia's DecisionTree technology was featured in a front page article in ESRI's Government Matters, a publication for state and local governments.   continue reading
November 2, 2006

Avencia's Gerrymandering White Paper Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

Our 2006 white paper on gerrymandering inspired a feature article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Read 'Phila. tops study in gerrymandering' by Michael Currie Schaffer.   continue reading
October 31, 2006

Avencia Releases Gerrymandering White Paper

In many parts of the United States, this year’s congressional elections will not be decided by the votes cast on November 7. The results have been decided in advance by the political parties in… continue reading
October 19, 2006

Avencia Open House

On November 2, 2006 Avencia will be hosting an early evening Open House from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. One more year doing what we love means one more reason to party. Come see our new offices and met our… continue reading
October 14, 2006

Mayor John Street Talks about PhillyHistory.org on the Radio

Mayor John Street says: "Deep in the depths of the City Archives sit over 2 million photographs illustrating Philadelphia’s rich social and cultural history. These photos paint a stunning portra… continue reading
September 6, 2006

DecisionTree Technology Featured in ESRI Case Study

ESRI publishes a case study of the City of Philadelphia's innovative use of Avencia's DecisionTree technology. continue reading