Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems : Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches

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Based on a study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this book documents the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in monitoring urban land supply. The state of the practice is summarized, and a methodological framework for land supply monitoring and land capacity analysis is presented. Case studies are presented of successful land monitoring programs in Portland, Oregon; Montgomery County, Maryland; and the Puget Sound region in Washington. Discussion then turns to technical advances in the field, issues in land use classification, and the role of urban land simulation models. Moudon teaches urban design and planning at the University of Washington. Hubner is an urban and regional planner in Seattle and consultant to the Suburban Cities Association of King County.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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"This book has many strengths." (APA Journal, Autumn 2002)


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"This book has many strengths." (APA Journal, Autumn 2002)


Book Description
Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches

Monitoring the supply of buildable land and its capacity to accommodate growth within urbanizing regions is an increasingly important component of urban planning and growth management. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have opened up new opportunities for local and regional government to monitor land supply and capacity. Based on a study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this book reviews the state of the art in land monitoring, particularly as it benefits from the introduction of GIS data and analysis capabilities at the level of individual land parcels.

Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems addresses:
* Technical and methodological frameworks for data collection and analysis as well as applications to a range of policy concerns
* Case studies of successful land monitoring programs, including Portland, Oregon; Montgomery County, Maryland; and the Puget Sound Regional Council in Washington
* Thematic topics ranging from database design to urban simulation modeling to organizational contexts
* Detailed findings of a national survey of land supply monitoring programs

This guide presents a comprehensive, timely, and critical overview of a fast-emerging field of planning and policy analysis. It provides an invaluable resource to professionals, including land use and economic development planners, GIS analysts, local government officials, and private developers.


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Reviews the state of the art in land monitoring as it benefits from the introduction of GIS data and analysis capabilities at the level of individual land parcels. Presents a comprehensive overview of a fast-emerging field of planning and policy analysis. For GIS analysts, government officials, and private developers.


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Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems Theory, Practice, and Parcel-Based Approaches Monitoring the supply of buildable land and its capacity to accommodate growth within urbanizing regions is an increasingly important component of urban planning and growth management. Recent developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have opened up new opportunities for local and regional government to monitor land supply and capacity. Based on a study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this book reviews the state of the art in land monitoring, particularly as it benefits from the introduction of GIS data and analysis capabilities at the level of individual land parcels. Monitoring Land Supply with Geographic Information Systems addresses: Technical and methodological frameworks for data collection and analysis as well as applications to a range of policy concerns Case studies of successful land monitoring programs, including Portland, Oregon; Montgomery County, Maryland; and the Puget Sound Regional Council in Washington Thematic topics ranging from database design to urban simulation modeling to organizational contexts Detailed findings of a national survey of land supply monitoring programs This guide presents a comprehensive, timely, and critical overview of a fast-emerging field of planning and policy analysis. It provides an invaluable resource to professionals, including land use and economic development planners, GIS analysts, local government officials, and private developers.


About the Author
ANNE VERNEZ-MOUDON is Professor of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A parcel-based Geographical Information System (GIS) is a kind of GIS in which spatial boundaries are based upon ownership and the tax lot--the smallest unit of geography that can be managed and controlled by one person or entity. When nonparcel data, such as a transportation system, is superimposed on a parcel-based GIS, the result is a Land Information System. The Land Information System is a special type of parcel-based GIS that allows town and municipal planners, local governments and private developers to consider the relationship between land ownership and development.

SYNOPSIS

This comprehensive guide describes the most technically advanced form of Land Information System. In answer to the growing interest in limiting urban sprawl and the conversion of agricultural land to nonagricultural use, this timely and important reference: Provides the high-precision technology to define land ownership in digital terms. Provides the tools to manage urban growth and preserve open spaces and agricultural lands. Contains case studies illustrating the best practices of such successes as the Portland Metro region and the Maryland Office of Planning. Reports the results of a 15-month study sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Helps towns and municipalities control the costs of developing an infrastructure.

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