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From facilitating to participatory GIS.The Dutch planning domain.

Ajo Otto, Arjan Wilkens, Karolina Orlinska, Marcel Steenis

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Introduction

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Table of contents

Definitions and conceptsRelation to this conferenceFrom FGIS to PGISBenefits of PGISRisks and conditions for PGIS

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Definitions and concepts

Facilitating GIS a GIS which has been made available to

support a communication processes, with geographic functionality to view and analyse geographic data

(P)Participatory GIS a system in which the GIS support is no

longer apparent to the participating stakeholders, but through its use, has removed the expert-dependence of the general public and the influence of politically motivated decisions

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Relation to this conference

“Neo-geography, bottom-up, demand-orientation and empowerment of the community” – L. Hordijk, GSDI11

“from data consumer towards active participant” – Ch. Steenmans, GSDI11

“people want to generate information on voluntary bases” – B. Kok, GSDI11

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From FGIS to PGIS

Impulse:O: National law, P: User demand

Expertorganisation public

ImpulseO: Collection of information

from the public can be beneficialif structured

P: Listen to us and use our input

ImpulseO:P: Share responsibilities

regarding our living environment

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Benefits of PGIS

Transparency of decisions, processes etc.

More influence on the initial solutionsHigher involvement in the local public

lifeMore efficient and satisfactory resultsContinuous feedback from the public

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Risks and conditions for PGIS

Possible information overflow

Loss of interest from the public

Misinterpretations Can be long and

costly The result is not

useful

Focus on communication and collaboration support

User friendly tools and models

Easy and common access to relevant data, tools and models

Requires a moderator Clear view of the

result

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Thank you for your attention

Are there any questions?

Karolina Orlinska, Grontmij GIS&ICTKarolina.orlisnak@grontmij.nl