Case Studies of Public Participation GIS

Reading Assignment

Now that you’re familiar with CommunityViz, please read a couple of brief (two pages each) case studies describing how it’s been used. In each of these cases, think about levels of participation, and the ways geospatial technology is used to facilitate public engagement. Read carefully please!

• Case Study 1: Placeways, LLC (2010) "Sustainable Energy Strategy for 'Future Cities'." Arnhem, Netherlands—A MapTable with CommunityViz deployed for "Arnhem CO₂ Neutral.’ Accessed April 16, 2011 at http://communityviz.city-explained.com/PDFs/casestudies/Arnhem.pdf
• Case Study 2:: Placeways, LLC (2010) Comprehensive Highway Corridor Study, Lancaster County, South Carolina—Land Use, Transportation, and Economic Development in a High Growth Area. Accessed April 16, 2011 at http://communityviz.city-explained.com/PDFs/casestudies/Lancaster.pdf