[GS3-1] Use of geospatial information in the public sector

The use of geospatial information allows public sector organizations and actors to make better decisions and provide better services to their citizens. Geospatial information is increasingly being used at different administrative levels and in different policy areas.

External resources

• Borges, K. A. D. V., & Sahay, S. (2000). GIS for the public sector: experiences from the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Information Infrastructure and Policy, 6(3), 139-155.

Learning outcomes

• 837 - List and describe the types of data maintained by local, state, and federal governments
  List and describe the types of data maintained by local, state, and federal governments
• 838 - Describe how geospatial data are used and maintained for land use planning, property value assessment, maintenance of public works, and other applications
  Describe how geospatial data are used and maintained for land use planning, property value assessment, maintenance of public works, and other applications
• 839 - Explain the concept of a spatial decision support system
  Explain the concept of a spatial decision support system
• 840 - Explain how geospatial information might be used in a taking of private property through a governments claim of its right of eminent domain
  Explain how geospatial information might be used in a taking of private property through a governments claim of its right of eminent domain

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

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