Leverage Open Source Geographic Information Systems
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Submitted by confessedemu 2010–07–08 19:14:54 EDT
Theme: Innovation Using Digital Technologies
Idea Status: +7 | Total Votes: 11 | Comments: 0
An open source GIS such as Quantum GIS(QGIS) can help analyze and visualize complex problems and help find efficiencies. Leveraging open source GIS is extremely cost effective and can produce amazing solutions. Successful utilization depends on open (machine readable) data and an engaged public. Citizen participation in analysis is cost effective and can inform more accountable, efficient, and effective government and industry.
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