Abstract
MAPA Assembles GIS Consortium: Sixteen Agencies Successfully Share Data Track: GIS Organization, Management and Implementation Author(s): Mike Schonlau, Becky Morton As the demand for aerial imagery and mapping data increases, associated costs follow suit. An emerging trend among organizations using GIS is to share data including the related expense, storage and distribution. In 2004, the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) in Omaha, Nebraska, helped assemble a consortium of 16 local associations and government agencies to acquire, store and distribute GIS data. This highly successful coordination of efforts proved to be a catalyst in the Metropolitan Omaha area's drive toward shared GIS services and resources. In a joint presentation, Mike Schonlau, City of Omaha-Douglas County's GIS coordinator, and Becky Morton, ASPRS certified mapping scientist, Horizons, Inc., will share keys for successfully building and managing a shared data environment. Developing and Managing a Consortium Preproject Planning--RFQ/RFP process, vendor selection Project Planning--goal setting Contract Details--administrative and technical details Keys to Successful Acquisition and Delivery Mike Schonlau City of Omaha - Douglas County Nebraska Public Works 1819 Farnam Street Omaha , NE 68183 US Phone: 402.444.3982 E-mail: mschonlau@ci.omaha.ne.us Becky Morton Horizons, Inc. Marketing 3600 Jet Drive Rapid City 57703 US Phone: 605-343-0280 E-mail: becky.morton@horizonsinc.com |
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