Grassroots GIS: An Examination of the Use of GIS in Local Communities - Couverture souple

Haughey, Patrick

 
9783846517048: Grassroots GIS: An Examination of the Use of GIS in Local Communities
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3846517046 ISBN 13 : 9783846517048
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), by community based organisations in society is an important phenomenon to study. This book examines in detail the design and implementation of Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) in Dublin, Ireland and New Orleans, Louisiana. This book spans several years of regular observations of local residents and workers in Community Based Organizations (CBOs) engaged in community development activities and initiatives involving “Grassroots GIS”. Public Participation Geographic Information Systems have the potential to affect positive change in the flow of information and increase communications between residents, those working for CBOs, urban planners and decision makers. This book offers insights into various processes of community activism and engagement using these GIS tools. Members of community based organizations seek answers to questions on the nature, quality and usefulness of the various kinds of data and techniques available and readily employed in community development and planning contexts. This book provides these answers and offers sound and practical GIS applications to assist the “grassroots”.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), by community based organisations in society is an important phenomenon to study. This book examines in detail the design and implementation of Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) in Dublin, Ireland and New Orleans, Louisiana. This book spans several years of regular observations of local residents and workers in Community Based Organizations (CBOs) engaged in community development activities and initiatives involving “Grassroots GIS”. Public Participation Geographic Information Systems have the potential to affect positive change in the flow of information and increase communications between residents, those working for CBOs, urban planners and decision makers. This book offers insights into various processes of community activism and engagement using these GIS tools. Members of community based organizations seek answers to questions on the nature, quality and usefulness of the various kinds of data and techniques available and readily employed in community development and planning contexts. This book provides these answers and offers sound and practical GIS applications to assist the “grassroots”.

Biographie de l'auteur

Patrick Haughey Ph.D. AICP is the Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning degree in the Department of Planning and Urban Studies at the University of New Orleans. His main research interests are in the areas of Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS), Community Development and Housing.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3846517046
ISBN 13 
9783846517048
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
396
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