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Displaying a Potential Land Assembly in iBOMB

Written by Caitlyn Drybrough

Displaying a Potential Land Assembly in iBOMB

iBOMB is a powerful presentation tool for visualizing and showcasing potential land assembly opportunities.

By combining property selection, property data, and interactive mapping, you can create compelling presentations for clients, developers, and stakeholders.

Step 1: Identify a Potential Assembly

Before creating an iBOMB project, identify a group of properties with redevelopment or rezoning potential.

Common methods include:

  • Land Use Plan analysis

  • OCP, NCP, or LAP review

  • Development application research

  • Zoning analysis

  • Development prospecting workflows

For more information, see the guide: Finding Properties with Development Potential.

Step 2: Select the Assembly Properties

Using the map selection tools, select all properties that are part of the proposed assembly.

The selected properties will be highlighted on the map.

Step 3: Load Property Data

To enhance your presentation, load the data you would like displayed in iBOMB.

  1. Open the Properties Table.

  2. Click Load Data.

  3. Select the desired data fields.

  4. Click Update.

Commonly used data points include:

  • Lot Size

  • Assessment Values

  • Sales History

  • Current Use

  • Ownership Information

  • Year Built

The selected information will be available within your iBOMB project.

Step 4: Export to iBOMB

Once your properties and data are ready:

  1. Click Select Action.

  2. Choose Export to iBOMB.

  3. Enter a project name.

  4. Click Export.

  5. Open iBOMB.

Your assembly project is now ready for presentation and customization.

Step 5: Open Your Project

Within iBOMB:

  1. Click Load Project.

  2. Select the project you just exported.

The properties and associated data will load onto the map. You can now click on the properties and the information bubble will appear.

Step 5: Customizing Your Presentation

Add Notes and Additional Information

You can add custom information that appears across all property information windows.

To do this:

  1. Create a new data column by clicking the + sign on the map.

  2. Enter a column name.

  3. Turn Show in bubble on.

  4. Enter property-specific notes where applicable.

  5. Click Add.

This is useful for adding:

  • Owner notes

  • Development observations

  • Marketing comments

  • Assembly strategies

Control Information Bubble Content

Use Column Display to determine which data fields appear when a property is selected.

You can:

  • Show data fields

  • Hide data fields

  • Simplify information bubbles

  • Highlight important information

After making changes, click Update View.

Edit Property Information and Upload Photo

You can edit the information displayed and upload photos directly to individual properties.

  1. Click the pencil icon beside the address.

  2. Manually change text if desired.

  3. Remove any lines by clicking the garbage can if desired.

  4. Upload new photo by clicking Choose File.

  5. Choose an image from your computer.

  6. Click Upload Image.

  7. Click Save.

The image will be embedded within the property's information panel.

Color-Code Properties

Color coding can help visualize different property characteristics or assembly strategies.

To apply colors:

  1. Select a Marker Groups.

  2. Choose the data field you want to group by under Grouping Column.

  3. Customize colors for each category by clicking on the color.

  4. Click Save Changes.

Step 7: Save or Export Project

To Save:

  1. Click Save Project.

  2. Or use a screenshot tool to take a picture of your screen.

To Export:

  1. Click Export to KML.

  2. Or click Export to CSV.

Tip: If you save this as a photo to your computer, you can then upload to a Property Report and use as a Cover Image.

Common Uses

iBOMB assembly projects are frequently used for:

  • Land assembly presentations

  • Developer meetings

  • Client presentations

  • Redevelopment analysis

  • Prospecting campaigns

  • Internal project planning

Quick Recap

  1. Identify a potential assembly area.

  2. Select the properties.

  3. Load relevant property data.

  4. Export the properties to iBOMB.

  5. Open the project.

  6. Add notes, images, and custom data.

  7. Customize information bubbles and colors.

  8. Present your assembly visually and interactively.

Still Need Help?

Feel free to reach out to us via our blue Live Chat button located on the bottom right hand of your screen. Support Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm PST.

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