The SOM Foundation has announced two teams of academics as the winners of its 2023 Research Prize. Two pairs of teams from the University of Michigan and the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Appalachian State University, respectively, received $.
Cities are systems of tremendous, ever-evolving complexity. Responsibly guiding an area’s development requires spatial information that’s robust, nuanced and constantly updated, as well as the problem-solving skills to apply that information. This challenge has made geographic information science and technology (GIST) invaluable to urban planners.
Spatial data leads the way to improving quality of life and building sustainability. GIS professionals use spatial thinking to transform that data into actionable insight and solutions.
WHAT IS GIS USED FOR IN URBAN PLANNING?
One of the reasons why GIS is important in urban planning is the ability to better understand current needs for a city. We can design the city or alter the current to fulfil those needs. On processing geospatial data from satellite imaging, aerial photography and remote sensors, users gain a detailed perspective on land use and infrastructure. As urban populations grow , the importance of GIS lies in its ability