About
Gridics is a specialized real estate and government technology platform that transforms complex municipal zoning codes into structured, parcel-level data and visual intelligence. By digitizing zoning ordinances and combining them with GIS shapes, transit data, and public property records, Gridics enables both public agencies and private-sector real estate professionals to understand by-right development potential with unprecedented clarity. The platform offers a suite of products tailored to different user needs. PropZone streamlines property research and site selection for developers. CodeHUB allows cities to publish and collaborate on zoning code changes in real time. ZoneCheck virtualizes the zoning front counter for 24/7 citizen access. MuniMap integrates 3D mapping and data visualization for municipal planning. ZoneIQ enables real-time 3D analysis of development potential. A Zoning Data API provides programmatic access to hundreds of parcel-level data points. Gridics is trusted by municipalities of all sizes and is positioned as the only parcel zoning data provider with validated municipal partnerships. It is ideal for real estate developers conducting site selection, city planning departments modernizing public access to zoning information, and professional planning consultants needing deep zoning intelligence at scale.
Key Features
- Patented Zoning Rules Engine: Converts municipal zoning ordinance text into structured parcel-level data, powering all Gridics applications with accurate, jurisdiction-specific rules.
- PropZone – Site Selection Intelligence: Enables real estate professionals to research properties, evaluate zoning constraints, and streamline site selection with deep parcel-level zoning data.
- CodeHUB – Real-Time Code Publishing: Allows cities to seamlessly integrate zoning code text with maps and publish changes in real time, enabling collaboration between planners and the public.
- MuniMap & ZoneIQ – 3D Visualization: Provides municipalities and developers with 3D mapping and real-time development potential analysis, making zoning envelopes intuitively understandable.
- Zoning Data API: Offers programmatic access to hundreds of parcel-level zoning and real estate data points for integration into third-party platforms and workflows.
Use Cases
- Real estate developers use PropZone to evaluate by-right development potential and streamline site selection across multiple properties.
- City planning departments use CodeHUB to publish and manage zoning code updates in real time, improving public transparency.
- Municipal governments deploy ZoneCheck to virtualize their zoning front counter, providing citizens 24/7 online access to zoning information.
- Urban planners and consultants use ZoneIQ and MuniMap to visualize 3D development envelopes and analyze zoning impacts on city growth.
- PropTech platforms and data companies integrate the Zoning Data API to enrich their own property intelligence tools with parcel-level zoning attributes.
Pros
- Municipal Validation & Trust: Gridics is the only parcel zoning data provider trusted by municipalities large and small, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Comprehensive Product Suite: Covers the full spectrum from public citizen access (ZoneCheck) to professional developer tools (PropZone) and government planning (MuniMap, CodeHUB).
- Deep Parcel-Level Data: Combines zoning codes, GIS shapes, transit data, and public property records to deliver unrivaled depth and breadth of parcel intelligence.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Gridics is a B2B platform with demo-based sales, making it likely cost-prohibitive for individual users or small businesses.
- Narrow Industry Vertical: The platform is purpose-built for real estate and municipal zoning, limiting its applicability outside of urban planning and property development.
- Geographic Coverage May Vary: Zoning data accuracy and product availability may depend on whether a given municipality has been digitized by Gridics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gridics used for?
Gridics is used to digitize municipal zoning codes and deliver parcel-level zoning intelligence. It helps real estate developers with site selection, municipalities with public zoning access, and planners with development potential analysis.
Who are Gridics' primary customers?
Gridics serves two main markets: government agencies (cities and municipalities) that want to modernize zoning administration, and private-sector real estate professionals (developers, investors, planners) seeking deeper property insights.
What is PropZone?
PropZone is Gridics' real estate-focused product that streamlines property research and site selection by providing detailed parcel-level zoning data and feasibility insights.
Does Gridics offer an API?
Yes, Gridics provides a Zoning Data API that gives developers and enterprises programmatic access to hundreds of parcel-level zoning and real estate data points.
How does Gridics convert zoning codes into data?
Gridics uses a patented rules engine that processes municipal zoning ordinance text and creates algorithms based on those ordinances, transforming them into structured, parcel-level data accessible through visual interfaces and APIs.
