A PPGIS model framework integrated with a Planning Support System (CommunityViz) have been applied to a small rural community (Roslyn) in the state of Washington. Roslyn is currently experiencing increased pressure to develop its open spaces. The local government and community are faced with several issues: How can development occur and yet still preserve the visual aesthetics and recreational amenities of the area? What will the proposed development scenarios look like if constructed? What economic and environmental impacts will be associated with each development scenario? How can the community have their concerns integrated into the land use decision-making process? This case study explores how PPGIS in conjunction with CommunityViz has engaged the citizens of Roslyn in the decision making process, and provided them with opportunities to have their concerns integrated into the development of land use scenarios. The presentation will highlight observed outcomes with respect to this application, and will discuss the lessons learned and where future efforts will be focused
Graeme Aggett is an Assistant Professor at Central Washington University, and director of the Center for Spatial Information. He is currently investigating the utility of LiDAR and high resolution multi-spectral airborne and satellite data for a variety of watershed applications focused on better understanding of fluvial processes, their response to land use change, and floodplain hazard. You can contact Graeme at aggettg@cwu.edu.