Abstract

Plattform for Collaborative Problem Solving within the Citizen´s Spatial Context
Track: State and Local Government
Authors: Richard Resl, Karl Atzmanstorfer, Anton Eitzinger

Citizens are very valuable observers of problems and conflicts that occur in their own living environment. In order to empower them to be part of the solution, especially in regions where the government lacks information, administrative power and transparency, GEOciudadano-a geo-web designed social network-establishes an open access entry point for every citizen to identify geographically a problem, connect to a thematically specific problem solving process, find collaborators in their neighborhood, get informed regarding the spatial context of the problem and related conflicts, reach experts and best practice role and process models, get aware of the spatially related synergies of both problem scopes and the resources for creative community based solutions, and share the ongoing efforts in a structured and standardized way within a common dynamic webmapping framework with the public. GIS tools support the construction of problem focused local knowledge, and evidences the collective spatial decision making process.