2004 UC Proceedings Abstract

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Tackling the Burden of Vacant Housing Using ArcPad
Track: State and Local Government
Author(s): Jonathan Lynch

When the Mayor of the City of Indianapolis decided to address the problem of vacant houses, he needed a solution that would get results. The City knew there were a number of vacant properties plaguing the community, but the problem could not be quantified. Armed with HP iPAQ handheld computers and customized versions of ArcPad, teams of inspectors canvassed the city looking for vacant properties. This paper presents the conceptual beginning of this project, the implementation, and the vision of the future using ArcIMS.

Jonathan Lynch
City of Indianapolis/Marion County
Information Services Agency
200 E Washington St
Suite 2441
Indianapolis , IN 46204
US
Phone: 317-327-5655
Fax: 317-327-4954
E-mail: tlynch@indygov.org