GIS for Sustainable Development

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Pub. Date: 2005-08-29
Publisher(s): CRC Press
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Summary

GIS for Sustainable Development examines how GIS applications can improve collaboration in decision making among those involved in promoting sustainable development. This volume reviews leading GIScience, providing an overview of research topics and applications that enable GIS newcomers and professionals to apply GIScience methods to sustainable spatial planning.Divided into three parts, the book begins with an introduction to the issues of sustainability, focusing on concepts concerning GIS adoption and use within public organizations that are planning development. Part II focuses on GIScience methods, which can be used to support sustainable development and solve environmental problems. Part III presents research projects and best practices relating to different areas of application within the field.This text provides the latest research findings, delivers complete references to related publications, and supplies you with a complete reference framework for each topic.

Table of Contents

Introduction
GIS for Sustainable Development
3(20)
Michele Campagna
Introduction
3(1)
The Way toward Sustainable Development
4(1)
Agenda 21: Putting Sustainable Development Principles into Practice
5(1)
GIS for Sustainable Development
6(2)
Requisites for GI-Based Collaborative Sustainable Development Planning Support
8(3)
Solving Sustainable Development Problems with GIS
11(4)
GIS for Sustainable Development in Practice
15(4)
Conclusive Summary
19(4)
References
19(4)
PART I General Issues for GI Use in Planning Sustainable Development
The Rise of Cyber Planning: Some Theoretical Insights
23(14)
Andrea De Montis
Introduction
23(1)
Cyberspace, Virtualization, Ubiquity: A General Theory and Some Applications to Practice
24(6)
Cyberspace: Starting from Information and Telecommunications Technology (ICT)
25(1)
Virtual Versus Actual
26(1)
Cyberspace and Economy: Disintermediation and Destructuralization
27(1)
Cyberspace and New Job Descriptions
28(1)
The Virtualization of the Government: Toward a Digital Agora?
29(1)
Cyberspace, Architecture, and Planning
30(1)
Cyberspace and Planning: Could It Be the End of Geographical Location?
30(2)
Conclusion: Confronting Cyberspace and Cyber Planning to Sustainability
32(5)
References
33(4)
Theories of Digital Participation
37(18)
Robin S. Smith
Introduction
37(1)
Digital Participation
38(2)
Notions of Participation
40(2)
Issues
42(2)
Audience
44(2)
Outcomes
46(1)
Methods
46(3)
Conclusion
49(6)
References
52(3)
Metadata and Data Distribution
55(16)
Benedicte Bucher
Introduction
55(1)
Geographical Metadata
56(4)
Metadata
56(1)
Definition
56(1)
Using Metadata in Catalogs
57(1)
Geographical Metadata Models
58(2)
Metadata Bases
60(1)
Geographical Data Distribution Based on Metadata
60(8)
Catalog Services
61(1)
Existing Geolibraries
61(1)
Interoperable Catalog Services
62(1)
The Partage Experience at the Institut Geographique National (IGN)
62(1)
Interfacing Users with Metadata
63(1)
Answering a Need for Data
64(1)
Answering a Need for Topographic Features
65(1)
Answering a Need for User-Specific Features
66(2)
Conclusion
68(3)
References
69(2)
GI-Based Applications on Public Authorities' Web Sites and Their Nonprofessional Users
71(14)
Mette Arleth
Introduction
71(1)
E-Government and Digital Management in Denmark
72(2)
The Lighthouse in North Jutland
73(1)
Different Groups of Users
74(1)
What Is Known about the Skills and Knowledge of the Users?
74(3)
How Can the User's Understanding of GI Be Investigated?
77(3)
Log-File Monitoring and Tracking of User Behavior on GI-Based Web Sites
77(1)
Questionnaires, Online and Paper Based
78(1)
Qualitative Methods
78(1)
Possible Outcomes of the Investigation
79(1)
GI-Based Applications at the Regional Web Site
80(3)
The Plot Owner Information System
81(1)
The Rural Area Self-Service Application
81(1)
The Digging-Up Self-Service Application
81(1)
The 3D Application
82(1)
Conclusions
83(2)
References
83(2)
Geographic Information as an Economic Good
85(22)
Alenka Krek
Introduction
86(1)
Characteristics of a Geoinformation Market
87(2)
Properties of Geoinformation
87(1)
Cost of Geoinformation
88(1)
Transformation Cost
88(1)
Transaction Cost
88(1)
Geoinformation Market Structure
89(1)
Cost-Based Pricing
89(4)
Cost-Plus Pricing
91(1)
Adaptive Cost-Plus Pricing
92(1)
Target Rate of Return Pricing
92(1)
Applicability to Geoinformation
92(1)
Value-Based Pricing
93(7)
Value in Economic Theory
93(1)
Concept of Value Pricing
94(1)
Implementation of Value Pricing
95(1)
Conjoint Analysis
95(2)
Geoinformation Market Segmentation
97(1)
Differentiated Geoinformation Products
97(1)
Self-Selecting Geoinformation Products
98(2)
Price Dispersion
100(1)
Conclusions
100(7)
Acknowledgments
101(1)
References
102(5)
PART II GIS Research Perspectives for Sustainable Development Planning
Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques for Ecosystem Data Collection
107(16)
Alexandr A. Napryushkin
Eugenia V. Vertinskaya
Introduction
107(2)
RS-Based Thematic Mapping Methodology
109(5)
General Concept
109(2)
Imagery Interpretation Approach
111(3)
Thematic Mapping Methodology Implementation
114(7)
The RS Imagery Processing and Interpretation System ``LandMapper''
114(2)
Application of ``LandMapper'' for Anthropogenic Ecosystems Research
116(1)
Mapping Hydro Network and Urban Areas of Tomsk City
116(2)
Landscape-Ecological Research of Pervomayskoe Oil Field
118(3)
Conclusion
121(2)
Acknowledgments
122(1)
References
122(1)
Spatiotemporal Data Modeling for ``4D'' Databases
123(20)
Alexander Zipf
Introduction
123(1)
Spatiotemporal Data Modeling
124(1)
Topological Modeling of Three-Dimensional Geo-Objects
124(2)
Modeling of Thematic Data: The Example of the History of a City
126(2)
An Object-Oriented Model for Temporal Data
128(3)
Temporal Structure
129(1)
Temporal Representation
130(1)
Temporal Order
130(1)
Temporal History Type
131(1)
Putting the Components Together
131(1)
Integrating Geometry, Thematic and Temporal Model
132(2)
Object--versus Attribute-Time-Stamping
134(1)
Dynamical Extensions of Spatial Class Hierarchies with ``Aspects''
135(3)
Conclusions
138(5)
Acknowledgments
140(1)
References
140(3)
Spatial Multimedia for Environmental Planning and Management
143(24)
Alexandra Fonseca
Cristina Gouveia
Introduction
143(2)
Spatial Multimedia Key Concepts
145(4)
Environmental Management and Spatial Multimedia
149(13)
EXPO '98 Environmental Exploratory System: A Stand-Alone Application
153(3)
Public Participation within the EIA Process: A Distributed Application
156(2)
The Use of Environmental Data Collected by Concerned Citizens: A Mobile Application
158(4)
Summary and Research Questions
162(5)
Acknowledgments
163(1)
References
163(4)
Computer Support for Discussions in Spatial Planning
167(14)
Claus Rinner
Introduction
167(1)
Argumentation Theory and CSCW
168(1)
Modeling Geographically Referenced Discourse
169(3)
The Uses of Argumentation Maps
172(2)
Existing Applications
174(4)
The Road Ahead
178(3)
References
179(2)
Integration of GIS and Simulation Models
181(12)
Andrea Giacomelli
Introduction
181(1)
What Is a Geographic Information System?
182(1)
Geographic Data
183(1)
Tools
184(1)
People
185(1)
What Are Models?
186(1)
How GIS and Models Integrate
187(1)
How GIS, Models, and People Integrate
188(1)
Discussion and Conclusions
189(4)
References
190(3)
Microsimulation and GIS for Spatial Decision-Making
193(18)
Dimitris Ballas
Introduction
193(2)
Spatial Microsimulation Methodologies
195(4)
How GIS and Spatial Microsimulation Can Be Used for Decision Support
199(7)
Conclusion
206(5)
Acknowledgments
207(1)
References
207(4)
Using Geodemographics and GIS for Sustainable Development
211(12)
Linda See
Phil Gibson
Introduction
211(1)
Current Geodemographic and Lifestyle Systems
212(2)
Building a Geodemographic System
214(3)
Identify the Purpose of the Classification
215(1)
Select the Data
215(1)
Preprocess the Data
215(1)
Classify the Data Using Cluster Analysis
216(1)
Cluster Labeling and Interpretation
216(1)
Application and Evaluation
217(1)
Integration with a GIS
217(1)
Building Customized Systems
217(1)
Applying Geodemographics to Sustainable Development
218(2)
Conclusions
220(3)
Acknowledgments
221(1)
References
221(2)
Multivariate Spatial Analysis in Epidemiology: An Integrated Approach to Human Health and the Environment
223(24)
Stefania Bertazzon
Marina Gavrilova
Introduction
224(1)
Current Research in Health and Environment
225(4)
GIS and Spatial Analysis in Human Health and Environment
225(1)
Alternative Distance Functions
226(1)
Spatial Regression Models
227(2)
Methodology
229(10)
Spatial Regression Analysis
229(1)
Spatial Regression Expression
229(1)
Spatial Autocorrelation
230(1)
GLS Model
230(1)
Contiguity Matrix
231(2)
Spatial Autocorrelation Model
233(1)
Computational Geometry Methods in Spatial Regression Analysis
233(1)
Benefits of the Geometry-Based Approach
234(1)
Non-Euclidean Metrics in Spatial Regression Analysis
235(3)
Algorithm for Valuating the Extent of Spatial Dependence
238(1)
Analysis and Applications
239(2)
Heart Disease and Its Environmental and Socioeconomic Determinants
239(1)
The Data
240(1)
Model Specification
240(1)
Discussion
241(2)
Further Research Directions
243(1)
Conclusions
244(3)
Acknowledgments
245(1)
References
245(2)
Zone Design in Public Health Policy
247(20)
Konstantinos Daras
Seraphim Alvanides
Introduction
247(1)
The National Health Service Organization Structure
248(2)
Modifiable Areal Unit Problem and Zone Design Systems
250(6)
The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem
250(1)
The ``Areal Units to Zones'' System (A2Z)
251(1)
Checking Contiguity
252(1)
Defining Objective Functions
252(3)
Shape Constraint Methods
255(1)
Designing Health Authorities in England and Wales
256(4)
Conclusions
260(7)
Acknowledgments
262(2)
References
264(3)
Tools in the Spatial Analysis of Offenses: Evidence from Scandinavian Cities
267(20)
Vania A. Ceccato
Introduction
267(2)
Preparing a Data Set for Offense Analysis
269(3)
Quality of Data
269(1)
Type of Technique and Application's Goal
270(2)
Techniques for Detection of Spatial Concentrations of Offenses
272(6)
Nearest Neighbor Hierarchical Clustering Technique
272(3)
K-Means Portioning Clustering Technique
275(1)
Hot Spots of Offense: Exploring Time Scale with Area-Based Data
276(2)
Toward Explanations of Offense Patterns: Modeling Vandalism in Malmo, Sweden
278(6)
Final Considerations
284(3)
Acknowledgments
285(1)
References
285(2)
Sustainable Hazards Mitigation
287(26)
Tarek Rashed
Introduction
288(2)
Definitional Clarification
290(2)
Vulnerability Analysis and Sustainable Mitigation in Cities
292(5)
Vulnerability and the Urban Complex
292(3)
Forms of Vulnerability in Cities
295(1)
Human-Built
295(1)
Human-Nature
296(1)
Built-Nature
296(1)
GIS and RS for Vulnerability Analysis
297(4)
Limitation in Current GIS/RS-Based Vulnerability Assessment Models
297(1)
Divergent Views of Vulnerability
298(1)
Hazards-Specific Models
298(1)
The Descriptive Nature of Current Models and Lack of Comparative Metrics
298(1)
Lack of Policy-Sensitive, Long-Term Models
299(1)
Examples of Recent Efforts Being Taken to Address These Limitations
299(2)
A Proposed GIS/RS-Based Approach to Vulnerability Analysis
301(3)
Summary and Concluding Remarks
304(9)
References
305(8)
PART III-A Learning from Practice: GIS as a Tool in Planning Sustainable Development Urban Dynamics
Urban Multilevel Geographical Information Satellite Generation
313(16)
Sebastien Gadal
Introduction
313(1)
Contribution of Data Satellites for Urban Geographic Information System (UGIS): Accuracies of Socioeconomic and Demographic Statistical Information
314(2)
Interests of Remote Sensing Data for Geographical and Statistical Databases Generation
316(1)
Space Imagery, Urban Dynamics, and UGIS
317(1)
An Approach of Urban Dynamics by UGIS Satellite Data Generation
318(1)
The Morocco Atlantic Metropolitan Area Example: The Available and Interoperable UGIS Question
318(1)
A Multidimensional Approach
318(1)
Technical and Operational Problems: The Information Paradigm Question
319(6)
Conclusion
325(4)
References
326(3)
Urban Scenario Modeling and Forecast for Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
329(20)
Jose I. Barredo
Carlo Lavalle
Marjo Kasanko
Introduction
329(3)
The Moland Project
330(1)
Toward a Sustainable Physical Planning
331(1)
Spatial Dynamic Systems for Urban Scenario Simulation
331(1)
Methods: The Model for Urban Dynamics
332(6)
An Application Case Study for Udine, Italy
335(1)
Calibration of the Model
336(2)
Results: Simulation Results Testing
338(2)
Scenario Simulation for 2020 and Discussion
340(1)
Concluding Remarks
341(8)
Acknowledgments
343(1)
References
344(5)
PART III-B Learning from Practice: GIS as a Tool in Planning Sustainable Development Natural and Cultural Heritage
The Development of the Cross-Border Region of Hungary and Austria Analyzed with Historical Cadastral and Land Register Data
349(18)
Susanne Steiner
Introduction
350(1)
Project Area
350(4)
A Brief Historical Overview
351(2)
Land Management System in Austria
353(1)
Land Management System in Hungary
354(1)
Methodology
354(1)
Previous Investigations and Results
355(1)
Data Acquisition
355(4)
Nonspatial Data
355(1)
Conceptual Database Design
355(2)
Spatial Data
357(1)
Modeling the Cadastral Reality
357(1)
Parcel-Related and Ownership Changes
358(1)
Database Processing
359(1)
Results
359(3)
Land-Use Changes
360(1)
Changes in Parcel Geometry
360(1)
Ownership Changes
361(1)
Problems Encountered
362(1)
Outlook
363(1)
Conclusions
363(4)
Acknowledgments
364(1)
References
364(3)
Computer-Aided Reflexivity and Data Management in Archaeology
367(18)
Anthony Beck
Assaad Seif
Introduction
367(1)
Archaeological Data, Analysis, Theory, and Technology
368(2)
Archaeological Data and Analysis: An Overview
370(3)
A Brief History of Archaeological Informatics
371(1)
GIS and Archaeology
372(1)
Recording Systems
373(2)
Data Generalization
375(1)
Data Integration and Dissemination
375(2)
Conclusions
377(8)
Acknowledgments
379(1)
References
379(6)
PART III-C Learning from Practice: GIS as a Tool in Planning Sustainable Development Society and Environment
A Geographical Approach to Community Safety: A U.K. Perspective
385(18)
Jonathan Corcoran
Bernadette Bowen Thomson
Introduction
385(2)
The Importance of Geography
387(1)
What is Community Safety?
387(1)
Current Approaches to Community Safety
388(1)
The Hascade Approach to Community Safety
388(2)
Data Requirements and Issues
389(1)
Technical Issues
389(1)
Security Issues
389(1)
Data Issues
390(1)
The Hascade Model
390(5)
Spatial Methods
391(1)
Statistical Analysis
392(1)
Results from Hascade
393(2)
Discussion
395(4)
Future Developments
399(4)
An Integrated Deployable Solution
399(1)
Increased Data Sets
399(1)
References
400(3)
GIS Application to Support Water Infrastructures Facilities Localization in Particularly Valuable Environmental Areas: The Eolian Islands Case Study
403(14)
Giuseppe Cremona
Luisella Ciancarella
Introduction
403(2)
Planning in the Eolian Islands
405(2)
Land Use and Vegetation in the Eolian Islands
407(1)
The GIS Application
407(6)
Conclusions
413(4)
References
415(2)
Influence of Data Quality on Solar Radiation Modeling
417(16)
Tomaz Podobnikar
Kristof Ostir
Klemen Zaksek
Introduction
417(1)
Solar Radiation Model
418(6)
Theoretical Background
419(1)
Astronomical Parameters
419(1)
Surface Parameters
420(2)
Meteorological Parameters
422(1)
Application Model of Solar Radiation
422(1)
Astronomical Data
423(1)
Surface Data
423(1)
Meteorological Data
423(1)
Results of the Modeling
423(1)
Quality Evaluation of the Model
424(4)
Influence of Astronomical Data
425(1)
Influence of Surface
425(2)
Influence of Meteorological Data
427(1)
Summary and Conclusions
428(5)
References
429(4)
PART III-D Learning from Practice: GIS as a Tool in Planning Sustainable Development Public Participation
GIS Support for Empowering Marginalized Communities: The Cherokee Nation Case Study
433(18)
Laura Harjo
Introduction
433(4)
Geopolitical Context of Cherokee Nation
437(1)
Cherokee Nation GeoData Center
437(11)
Cherokee Language Preservation
438(1)
Mapping Indian Graves
439(2)
Salina Cemetery Reclamation
441(1)
Place Names and Historic Sites
441(1)
Indian Health
441(1)
Methamphetamine Labs, Risk, and Protective Factors Research
442(3)
Business and Policy Decisions
445(1)
Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA): Formula-Negotiated Rulemaking
446(1)
Arkansas Riverbed Authority
447(1)
Conclusions
448(3)
References
449(2)
GIS and Participatory Diagnosis in Urban Planning: A Case Study in Geneva
451(16)
Aurore Nembrini
Sandrine Billeau
Gilles Desthieux
Florent Joerin
Introduction
451(1)
Public Participation and GIS
452(1)
Proposal for a Participatory Process in Saint-Jean, Geneva
453(4)
Objectives and Motivation
453(1)
Context
453(1)
Organization and Planning of the Saint-Jean Experiment
454(1)
The Four Phases in the Neighborhood Diagnosis
455(1)
Phase 1: Identify Concerns
455(1)
Phase 2: Define the Issues
456(1)
Phase 3: Evaluate the Importance of Concerns
456(1)
Phase 4: Formulation of the Neighborhood Diagnosis
456(1)
Use of Spatial Indicators
457(6)
Role of Indicators
457(1)
Definition of Indicators
458(1)
Computation and Use of Indicators
459(1)
Proximity Level
460(2)
Representation
462(1)
Use of GIS in the Process
462(1)
Discussion and Conclusion
463(4)
References
464(3)
Visualizing Alternative Urban Futures: Using Spatial Multimedia to Enhance Community Participation and Policymaking
467(22)
Laxmi Ramasubramanian
Aimee C. Quinn
Introduction
468(1)
Oak Park, Illinois---An Urban Village
469(5)
Background and History
469(2)
Planning in Oak Park
471(3)
Project Description
474(5)
Scope and Goals
474(1)
Principles of Civic Engagement
474(1)
Working from the Bottom Up
474(1)
Working from the Inside Out
475(1)
The UIC Process in Practice
476(1)
Soliciting Participation and Communicating Project Information
476(1)
Meeting Citizens
476(3)
Innovations in Computer-Mediated Communication and Visualization
479(3)
What Is Visualization?
479(1)
Why Use Electronic Visualization Tools?
479(1)
Interactive Digital Applications Used in the Project
480(1)
Online Visual Preference Surveys
480(1)
Navigational and Representational Applications
481(1)
Annotated Maps
481(1)
Planning Portal
481(1)
Online Planning Tools
482(1)
Sketch Tools
482(1)
Oak Park Community Mapping
482(1)
Benefits and Constraints Associated with the Use of Digital Technologies
482(1)
Conclusions
483(6)
Acknowledgments
485(1)
References
485(4)
PART III-E Learning from Practice: GIS as a Tool in Planning Sustainable Development SDI and Public Administration
SITAD: Building a Local Spatial Data Infrastructure in Italy
489(12)
Piergiorgio Cipriano
Introduction
489(1)
The Need for Spatial Data Infrastructures
489(1)
SDIs at Regional Scale: An Early Experience in Piemonte (Italy)
490(3)
Metadata Catalog and Services: Publish, Search, Retrieve, and Access Geographic Information
493(2)
The ``Metadata Issue''
495(1)
Business and Social Benefits
496(2)
Lessons Learned and Further Developments
498(3)
References
499(2)
Local GIS: Implementing the Urban Spatial Enabled Information System
501(18)
Walter Oostdam
Introduction
502(1)
The USEIS
503(1)
The Major Components of the USEIS
503(1)
Internet Capability
504(1)
The GIS-Bestemmingen Project as a Pilot for the Implementation of the USEIS
504(8)
Relationship between GIS-Bestemmingen and ``Geonet''
504(1)
Information in GIS-Bestemmingen
505(1)
Information Stored at the Document Side
505(1)
Type of Documents
506(1)
Format of Documents
506(1)
Storage of Documents
507(1)
Handling of Documents
507(2)
Information Stored at the GIS Component
509(3)
Required Customization
512(1)
User Rights in the USEIS
513(1)
Extending the Pilot GIS-Bestemmingen to the USEIS
514(1)
Reasons for Establishing the USEIS
515(2)
Management Support
515(1)
Organizational Changes
516(1)
Technical Prerequisites
516(1)
External Catalysts
517(1)
Conclusion
517(2)
References
518(1)
Index 519

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