GIS-tools (Map-server for maps and plans)

Description:
Web applications that support information provision and enable the users to have a look at maps underlying planning issues and to use them in various ways.

eParticipation areas:

• Information Provision
• Spatial planning

Stage policy cycle: Appropriate stages in policy cycle are ((1) agenda setting [includes awareness and problem perception], (2) policy formulation [analysis + information], (3) decision-making, and (5) policy evaluation).


Specials:
Since official data are affected, governments normally would mirror their data and/or put them into demilitarized zones to avoid misuse. For users, normally no authentication mechanism is necessary.


Channel:
The channel is the PC (due to image processing and bandwidth).

Technology:

• Database
• Web application

Evaluation:
Exit questionnaires possible and ability to generate web-usage statistics.

Additions:
http://grass.itc.it/ (OpenSource GIS) http://www.entera-online.com/013_verden/ (in German)