Geographic technology lowers the barriers and allows a greater number of users to apply complex geographic concepts. Gainesville has benefited directly from Thrall's research. Thrall has been a member of the board of directors of Gainesville's Downtown Redevelopment Agency since 1991, and its chair for a two year period beginning in 1995. As chair of Gainesville's Downtown Redevelopment Agency, he conducted the geographic analysis used to recruit many new businesses, including Harry's restaurant, a proposed 150,000 square foot new office building and a proposed new 18 screen movie theater. You have to put the right product in the right spot.
Every place has a different potential.