Parcel mapping is by no means new technology, but easy-to-use coordinate geometry, automated legal descriptions, scanned plats, and dynamic updates to land record databases make parcel mapping for ArcView 2.1 an innovative approach to an old problem.
Fully integrated Land information Systems (LIS) represent a significant opportunity for public and private agencies that manage land records. This technology can serve as a catalyst to re-engineer operations and significantly improve service in the areas of Real Property Assessment, Deed Registration, Land Use Management and Property Mapping. However, the scope and complexity of the technology required to achieve these goals is often a barrier to realizing these benefits. This paper discusses the concepts and architecture surrounding a reusable and tailorable suite of land records "business objects" which can be used to implement an LIS solution using object-oriented software product technology. This discussion will address the issues of object functionality, data model extensibility, system integration, GIS architecture and run-time environments.