It all depends on how you look at things
Maps, aerial photography and oblique perspective imagery
The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allows a wide variety of data to be combined and analyzed in a visual format utilizing modern technology. Users can assess, implement, and evaluate decisions from a variety of information sets using just one database. Maps, aerial photography and oblique perspective imagery, along with other technological applications, ultimately enhance efficiency. As an expert in the field, we’ve conducted numerous mapping projects where GIS technology is essential to the successful outcome:
Parcel Mapping
We currently conduct annual updates for the majority of our member communities. Changes to properties are incorporated on an annual basis with an official map set provided to the community at the project’s conclusion of each project.
Zoning
Working with local planning departments, our GIS staff produces zoning maps for use within the community. As zoning districts are changed or added, GIS offers an ideal mechanism to represent the new changes while maintaining an electronic archive of historical zoning districts.
Open Space
MVPC works with open space committees and planning staff to create the open space map series—a statutory requirement when submitting Open Space plans in Massachusetts. With numerous color and symbol choices, it’s easy to create thematic maps that distinguish the various open space designations that may exist for each parcel.
With a wide variety of mapping and analytical tools available using GIS software, the possibilities—and our knowledge of them—are expansive. We’ve used GIS to complete community build-out analyses, map land use change patterns, and for a broad assortment of general map production. Find out how GIS can help your community—get in touch with us today.
