Grassroots GIS | An Examination of the Use of GIS in Local Communities

Patrick Haughey

ISBN 10: 3846517046 / ISBN 13: 9783846517048

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

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Grassroots GIS | An Examination of the Use of GIS in Local Communities | Patrick Haughey | Taschenbuch | 396 S. | Englisch | 2011 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783846517048 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Grassroots GIS | An Examination of the Use of GIS in Local Communities
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3846517046
• ISBN 13: 9783846517048
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 25D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 608 grams
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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”.

About the Author

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.