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

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.

Spis treści:
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Introduction Anne Vernez Moudon and Michael Hubner
Part I Overview
1. Current Land Monitoring Practices and Use of GIS: Challenges and Opportunities Anne Vernez Moudon and Michael Hubner
2. Elements of a General Framework for Land Supply and Capacity Monitoring Michael Hubner and Anne Vernez Moudon
Part II Cas e Studies
3. Portland, Oregon: An Inventory Approach and its Implications for Database Design Lewis D. Hopkins and Gerrit J. Knaap Commentaries: Scott A. Bollens, George Rolfe
4. Montgomery County, Maryland: A Pioneer in Land Supply Monitoring David R. Godschalk Commentary: Lewis D. Hopkins
5. Central Puget Sound Region, Washington: Study of Industrial Land Supply and Demand Lori Peckol and Miles Erickson Commentaries: Scott A. Bollens, William Beyers
Part III Thematic Issues
6. Method and Technical Practice in Land Supply and Capacity Monitoring Ric Vrana Commentaries: Frank Westerlund, Marina Alberti
7. Data Sharing and Organizational Issues Anne Vernez Moudon and Michael Hubner Commentary: Zorica Nedovic–Budic
8. Simulating Land Capacity at the Parcel Level Paul Waddell Commentaries: Nancy Tosta, Kenneth J. Dueker
Conclusions Anne Vernez Moudon and Michael Hubner
Appendix A: Survey of Land Supply Monitoring Practice
Appendix B: Selected Case Summaries
Appendix C: Interview Contacts
Appendix D: May 1998 Seminar Participants
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms
General Bibliography
Index

Nota biograficzna:
ANNE VERNEZ–MOUDON is Professor of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington.
MICHAEL HUBNER is an urban and regional planner in Seattle and Consultant to the Suburban Cities Association of King County.

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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 review s 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.