(Ebook) GIS for Sustainable Development (2005)(en)(535s) by Michele Campagna ISBN 9780849330513, 0849330513

(Ebook) GIS for Sustainable Development (2005)(en)(535s) by Michele Campagna ISBN 9780849330513, 0849330513

Geography, urban planning, land use, computing, and antiquities are among the disciplines represented by contributors, who come from all over the world. They describe how geographical information systems (GIS) can help the endeavor to create economic development that meets the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. They look at general topics such as meta-data and data distribution, integrating GIS and simulations models, and evidence from Scandinavian cities for tools in the spatial analysis of offenses. Then they cite case studies in urban dynamics, natural and cultural heritage, society and environment, public participation, and spatial data infrastructure and public administration.