The Federal Geographic Data Committee is requesting input from the national GIS community about the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Strategic Plan. If you are so inclined, please read the…
On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council unanimously voted to pass a law creating a Chief Geospatial Information Officer (CGIO) and requires DOITT to maintain and implement a special data interoperability strategy, including the development and maintenance of a strategic plan for the City’s use of geospatial information systems (GIS).
A City Council hearing on GIS Legislation was been scheduled for Friday, September 24, 2021 at 3 pm. Submit your testimony in support of Intro. 2158
https://youtu.be/bn7RIKh55Jk Video Recap of Sept. 24, 2021 NY City Council Committee on Technology Hearing on Intro. 1258 Dear GIS Community, I am happy to report that a City Council legislative…
NSGIC, alongside partners, MidAmerica GIS Consortium (MAGIC), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), and the American Association of Geographers (AAG), are committed to beginning the national conversation about leveraging the best available data to better understand the spread and impacts of COVID-19.
by Noreen Whysel Since well before 9/11, GISMO, the NYC region's oldest GIS interest group, has been working on advocacy initiatives to improve the way New York City collects, stores,…
GISMO's “Guiding Principles and Policies for New York City’s Geospatial Architecture” document was compiled by GISMO President Alan Leidner based on input from GISMO members and from national GIS leaders. Please read it and provide us with your comments.