Azavea is a civic tech and geospatial analysis software company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They specialize in creating high-quality geospatial analysis, web mapping, and software engineering products and services. They strive to use technology to promote the public good and improve the quality of life in cities. They work with government agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and private industry to develop geospatial applications that solve real-world urban problems. Azavea is dedicated to creating open source software, open data, and open standards that can be used in a variety of ways. Their core products include GeoTrellis, a distributed raster processing system, and Raster Foundry, a cloud-hosted platform for analyzing, managing, and sharing raster data. Their software and services have been used for a wide range of applications, from predicting flooding, to urban greening initiatives, to improving public safety. Azavea is committed to social justice and actively supports a range of initiatives to promote the use of data and technology for the public good. They have created and participated in programs that promote diversity in tech, help close the digital divide, and improve access to education and healthcare. They also have a fellowship program that provides paid internships for college students from underrepresented backgrounds. Azavea is a leader in promoting the use of technology to create a better future.
