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VERTICAL MAPPING RESOURCES JOINS FORCES WITH VALLEY PARTNERSHIP ON
PRO BONO COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Foundation for Blind Children Receives Aerial Mapping Services in Support of Major Renovation
Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2008 – Vertical Mapping Resources Inc. (VMR), a leading Scottsdale, Ariz.-based integrated aerial mapping and geospatial land information company, has joined forces with other Valley Partnership members on the 21st annual Valley Partnership Community Project in support of the Foundation for Blind Children.
VMR provided its aerial mapping services to the project, which aided in the development of a master plan for the exterior renovation project. Upon completion, the project will create an atmosphere of learning and adaptive recreation for visually impaired students. The major exterior renovation project includes orientation and mobility training; cane walking; tactile and sensory interaction; a shady play environment for glare intolerant students; and adaptive swing sets.
“This is our second year supporting the Valley Partnership Community Project with our aerial mapping services,” said Bret Okraski, director of consulting and development for VMR. “By taking a series of overlapping photographs from the sky and viewing the images in a 3D environment, we generate a digital map detailing cultural and topographic features. Our detailed map enables the architects and engineers to take the existing landscape and transform it into a functional and serene outdoor environment.”
Members of Valley Partnership will be working feverishly on Saturday, Nov. 8, to complete the renovation project. Sponsorships, donations and volunteers are still being accepted. For more information on the project or to find out how you can get involved, contact Monica Sanjines at Valley Partnership at 602-266-7844 Ext. 2 or msanjines@valleypartnership.org.
About the Foundation for Blind Children
The Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a private, nonprofit, United Way agency providing services to Arizona’s blind, visually impaired and multi-handicapped children, adults and their families since 1952. Its mission is to help anyone with vision loss to achieve. FBC provides education, counseling, communication, Braille literacy and assistive technology services. Visit www.seeitourway.org for more information.
About Valley Partnership
Founded in 1987, Valley Partnership advocates responsible development for the commercial, industrial and master planned community real estate development industry. One of its cornerstones is community service. Each year, Valley Partnership selects a non-profit organization that can benefit from the donations of our members’ expertise and experience. Over the past 21 years, Valley Partnership has contributed nearly $3.5 million to the community. For more information, visit www.valleypartnership.org.
About Vertical Mapping Resources Inc.
Vertical Mapping Resources is a leading integrated aerial mapping and geospatial land information company providing high-resolution aerial photography and remote sensing, precision digital mapping, full topographical and planimetric services, and digital orthophotography for clients throughout the United States. The company is equipped to handle projects of virtually any size and scope for private and public entities of all disciplines. VMR’s technical expertise, excellent client service and attention to detail and accuracy standards, enable the team to carefully orchestrate client projects from inception to design through production, all the way to evaluation and technical support. For more information, call (480) 948-2555 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) or (949) 248-7800 (Dana Point, Calif.) or (916) 817-1486 (Sacramento, Calif.) or visit www.verticalmapping.com.
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