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Geographic Information Management in Local Government

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Gilfoyle! Ian; Thorpe! Peter Klappentext This volume examines the drivers that are necessary to ensure that real business benefits are delivered from the improved availability of geographic information. The Introduction covers the emergence of Geographic Information Management (GIM) and GIS in local government and explains why they are important. Part 2 explains the key elements of human and organizational issues! data! the technology toolbox! GIS selection and implementation! and coordinating mechanisms. Part 3 provides in-depth analyses of nine case studies of the use of technology by local UK authorities. Part 4 looks forward to the prospects and challenges for further GIM by local governments. Zusammenfassung Examines the drivers that are necessary to ensure that real business benefits are delivered from the improved availability of geographic information. This work covers the emergence of Geographic Information Management (GIM) and GIS in local government and explains why they are important. Inhaltsverzeichnis INTRODUCTION. The background to geographic information management in local government. The development of GIS in local government. KEY ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. Organizational content. Spatial data. Technology. Approaches to GIS justification! selection! and implementation. Coordinating mechanisms. THE CASE STUDIES. Introduction to the case studies. Case study-Bristol city council. Case study-Southampton city council. Case study-Leeds city council. Case study-Newcastle city council. Case study-Aylesbury Vale district council. Case study-Shepway district council. Case study-London Borough of Enfield. Case study-London Borough of Harrow. Case study-Powys county council. Future prospects and challenges.

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