The GIS Consultant's blog
"resource-use policy must rest on a widespread knowledge of the territory" - Ferdinando Galiani, Naples, around 1750
Shapefile or cartographic DB: which to choose?
Comparison between shapefile and geodatabase (cartographic DB), exploring the differences, advantages and use cases to choose the best solution based on the amount of data and processing required
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11 January 2017
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2 minutes
Vectors: A type of real-world representation in the GIS field
Introduction to the concept of vector in GIS, exploring the relationship between vector graphics, mathematical vectors and geometric primitives (points, lines, polygons) in GIS.
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20 December 2016
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4 minutes
Territorial Promotion
Territorial promotion is another field where GIS can help, from interactive itineraries to web, print, and mobile experiences.
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22 October 2016
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1 minute
Managing Public Green Spaces
Managing public green spaces, from maintenance to improvement planning, is one of the activities that can be organized effectively with GIS.
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15 October 2016
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1 minute
Investigative Journalism
Can GIS support investigative journalism? Absolutely. Mapping events and evidence can reveal patterns that are hard to see otherwise.
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08 October 2016
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4 minutes
Underground Utility Networks
Underground utility networks are often poorly documented. This article explains why structured GIS-based records matter and which rules govern them.
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01 October 2016
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1 minute
Outdoor Advertising Inventory
Surveying outdoor advertising assets helps road authorities monitor legality, revenue, and compliance, with GIS as a practical support tool.
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24 September 2016
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1 minute
Public Lighting Inventory
A public lighting inventory helps map lighting assets, estimate energy use, and support efficiency strategies and smarter city management.
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17 September 2016
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1 minute
The Road Sign Cadastre
This article explains why a road sign cadastre is useful and how GIS can support it within the Italian Highway Code framework.
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10 September 2016
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1 minute
The Road Cadastre
Road authorities are required to establish and keep updated maps, a road cadastre, and related assets under the rules set by ministerial decree.
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03 September 2016
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1 minute