M.A.N.I.S. SERVICES
BACKGROUND
MANIS
is a database process developed by MXD to assist
individuals and groups
involved in neighborhood redevelopment efficiently manage,
track, plan and market
their communities and individual
properties.
The
MANIS Process, used by community redevelopment groups
(CDC's), property
managers, and others, streamlines neighborhood building
activities by providing an
easy to use and completely accessible database.
The
formation of The MANIS Group in 1996 was based on the
overall mission and
philosophy of MXD. MXD's mission has always focused on
urban revitalization and
a "bottom-up" approach to help cities achieve this end.
MANIS Credit Screen
"Bottom-up"
means the people who live in areas identified for
redevelopment
participate in the planning of their community and have
access to the most
advance tools (MANIS) to make their participation
possible.
COMPARISONS
- Markets & User Needs
A COMPUTER BASED ATLAS
Good
for: Looking up addresses in the US.
Requirements:
Software $100 or Web Access. No Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) experience required.
Not
Good for: Development Activities or geographic information
at the property level.
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G.I.S.)
Good
for: Data Analysis (typically demographics) at large urban
scales (city,
block group and block level). Typically used by Federal,
State, County, City
Agencies, Academic Institutions, Utility Companies and some
Large Consulting
Firms (Planning).
Requirements:
Software $3,000 - $100,000. GIS Staff $30,000 - $55,000/per
person annually + staff training & updating (Limited or
no access by the general
public. Typically, internal use only)
Limited
for: Development Activities down to the parcel level or
individual building
or interior space level.
M.A.N.I.S.
MANIS - Demo - MacroView of US
Good for: Information at the neighborhood level, street and
down to
the parcel, building and interior space and even down to
the person
level.
Customized
for community based redevelopment groups and property
mangers who need powerful software with database
capabilities.
Incorporation of digital images, video and sound and
virtual reality tours.
MANIS
- City & Parcel Level Demo
Requirements:
Software $150 + Setup Fee (varies
based on level of information contained in database).
Overall, the least expensive useful
process.
Not
Good for:
N.A.
(only limited by your imagination)
MANIS -
Parcel & Property Level Demo
INVESTMENT
- MARKETING - DATA TRACKING -
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
MANIS
is data tracking for urban assets under management
and development.
Used
comprehensively, MANIS can advertise an entire city
and communities to potential residents, investors and
businesses.
Individuals,
public and private foundations interested in supporting
a city's communities can have MANIS via computer network,
email,
fax or mail.
MANIS -
Neighborhood Amenities Level Demo
People
and businesses interested in locating intown will gain
an understanding of the physical character and amenities
each
community has to offer. Additionally, local businesses gain
added
exposure with MANIS. Its like having their own www site.
MANIS -
Property & Bldg Management Project
By
utilizing MANIS the city can show it supports community
based development activities. Additionally, each
neighborhood,
by marketing itself, markets the city.
Property
managers of public or private urban assets can track
the facilities and inhabitants they are responsible for
(residents,
employees, students, etc.)
MANIS -
Property & Bldg Management Project
The MANIS Group is a subsidiary of
The
MXD Collaborative, Inc. (MXD)
MXD
is an Urban Design, Urban Safety Analyst and Architectural
Firm established in 1992.
MANIS is a Trademark of The MXD Collaborative,
Inc.