Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)
 Information
technology experts across the country have encouraged the adoption of
GIS by local units of government. In general, maps are easier to create,
maintain, correct, and re-print in a computer environment. Digital data
can be stored, duplicated, and transferred far more efficiently than
paper records. By linking databases to maps for display and analyses,
GIS can also support more effective land use planning, infrastructure
planning and management, public safety applications, and a whole host of
analytical activities.
Benefits to GIS include:
- Reduced time spent on map revisions and re-prints.
- Easier data management and protection against the catastrophic
loss of valuable maps.
- Easier & more complete analysis of spatial information for land
use and infrastructure planning, delivery of services such as police
and fire protection, and community development.
- Improvement in the quality and timeliness of information services
exchanged between departments and provided to the community.
- Improved ability to respond quickly to emergency situations where
geographic information and specially formatted products are important.
- Improved ability to meet the heightened expectations of citizens
for more and better information delivered rapidly, including
Internet-based mapping.
- Centralized source for city owned assets.
Visit the
Map Gallery page to
further explore GIS in the City of Farmington Hills.
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