Sharing Geographic Information.

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Geographic Information Systems are changing land-use decision making. Access to data is now essential to a wide range of planning functions. But data collection and maintenance are difficult and expensive. The potential for sharing information within and among organizations makes GIS technology accessible to planners, analysts, and policymakers. This comprehensive book points the way to effective sharing of geographic information. It describes and analyzes past experiences in sharing geographic data, identifies opportunities, options, and potential pitfalls for organizations and individuals, and recommends strategies and models for improved information sharing. This volume is essential reading for planners, geographers, policy analysts, and decision makers concerned with land use, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental issues at all spatial levels.