scholarly journals Urban Planning Information Systems and E-Government in Al-Madinah

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Yousef A. M. Neyazi Yousef A. M. Neyazi
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Local Planning ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Government Project ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Electronic Technologies ◽  
Policy Setting

. Since last two decades, information systems are widely adopted in all life aspects. In developed world, electronic systems been now shared by government’s firms and organizations using Shared- database for managing civic affaires for town, city or in some cases for country for development process worldwide. Moreover they are been adopted even in developing countries such Saudi Arabia in various local governments and Al-Madinah is one of those. These information systems are not applied for just administrative issues, but more for analytical and planning tasks. Such information systems those are used in urban planning are called 'Urban Information Systems' especially the Geographic Information Systems "GIS". This paper reviews literature of urban information systems through three levels: globally, regionally, and locally. Then how this will requires a reform of local governments and municipalities to gain form existing electronic technologies and governmental agencies and bodies, individuals, and public in integrating efforts in developments of cities. More over it explores the case of the project of Al-Madinah e-government'. At last the paper shows how GIS can be used for local planning for future projects, measures forecast, and policy setting. E-government project in Al-Madinah is the first one in Saudi, and will be applied in all over the rest cities. Urban information systems are promising huge capabilities and potentials for efficiency of urban planning in terms of: Public participation, electronic research for urban data, and supporting decision making.

Planning for Growth: Contradictions in the Framework of Economic and Urban Development from the “Spanish Miracle” (1959-1973)

2020 ◽  
pp. 009614422098333
Author(s):  
Juan Luis De las Rivas Sanz ◽  
Miguel Fernández-Maroto
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Growth ◽  
National Level ◽  
Growth Period ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Economic Planning ◽  
Local Planning ◽  
Municipal Governments ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Planning Policies

In the postwar period, the strong economic growth in Western countries coincided with the configuration of their modern urban planning systems. This article aims at exploring to what extent the targets of the economic planning that was broadly adopted in this growth period conditioned the performance of urban planning tools by analyzing the case of Spain. During the so-called “Spanish miracle” that started in the early 1960s and lasted until the mid-1970s, there were notable contradictions between economic and spatial planning policies and between the performance of the national and the municipal governments. It is concluded that the lack of an integrated approach to regional and urban planning policies at national level combined to the gap with the actual local planning framework, illustrated through the example of three cities, can help to understand the patterns of urban growth in a context of an expanding economy.

scholarly journals Aplicación de los sistemas de información geográfica en el ordenamiento territorial [Application of geographic information systems on urban planning]

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Fernando Castellanos Barrero
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Spatial Relations ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
New Variety ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
Planning Culture ◽  
Sistemas De Informacion

Resumen El ordenamiento territorial como disciplina ha venido aplicándose alrededor del mundo desde hace ya mucho tiempo; evidentemente sus procesos se han optimizado, y han evolucionado no solo técnica sino conceptualmente. Sin embargo, la velocidad a la que crecen actualmente las ciudades genera una brecha cada vez mayor con los procesos de planificación, que difícilmente pueden producir políticas o acciones urbanísticas que lleguen a tiempo a los territorios.La aparición en escena de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica ha ofrecido una nueva variedad de métodos y herramientas que en concordancia con los acelerados procesos de desarrollo urbano, han fortalecido la cultura de la planeación en la reducción de sus tiempos de análisis, la adquisición de datos y fundamentalmente en la toma de decisiones. En ese sentido, este artículo plantea la aplicabilidad de los SIG en el Ordenamiento Territorial, con base en la profunda relación existente entre los componentes básicos del primero y las metodologías de trabajo del segundo, y mediante ejemplos de algunas de las aplicaciones prácticas que se le pueden dar a esta nueva tecnología en el ámbito del urbanismo. Palabras ClavePlanificación urbana, Urbanismo, Relaciones Espaciales, Territorio. Abstract Urban planning as a discipline has been used around the world since long time ago; obviously it´s processes have improved and it has evolved not only technically but conceptually. However, the accelerated growth process of the cities is producing an every time bigger breach with the planning processes, that hardly produce on time policies or urban actions to apply on the territories. The appearance of the Geographic Information Systems has offered a new variety of methods and tools that according with the strong urban growth, has helped to improve the planning culture reducing the duration of its analyzing processes, the data acquisition, and mainly the decision making. In that order, this paper set up some of the application methods of GIS in Urban Planning, based on the deep relation that exist between the basic components of the first and the work methodologies of the second one, and using examples about some of the practical uses that may have this new technology at the urbanism field.KeywordsUrban Planning, Urbanism, Spatial Relations, Territory.

scholarly journals Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Urban Planning

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Sonila Xhafa ◽  
Albana Kosovrasti
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Centers

Geographic information systems can be defined as a intelligent tool, to which it relates techniques for the implementation of processes such as the introduction, recording, storage, handling, processing and generation of spatial data. Use of GIS in urban planning helps and guides planners for an orderly development of settlements and infrastructure facilities within and outside urban areas. Continued growth of the population in urban centers generates the need for expansion of urban space, for its planning in terms of physical and social infrastructures in the service of the community, based on the principles of sustainable development. In addition urbanization is accompanied with numerous structural transformations and functional cities, which should be evaluated in spatial context, to be managed and planned according to the principles of sustainable development. Urban planning connects directly with land use and design of the urban environment, including physical and social infrastructure in service of the urban community, constituting a challenge to global levels. Use of GIS in this field is a different approach regarding the space, its development and design, analysis and modeling of various processes occurring in it, as well as interconnections between these processes or developments in space.

Evolution of cities in Borneo: a kaleidoscope of urban landscapes for planning future resilient cities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Kozlowski ◽  
Rahinah Ibrahim ◽  
Khairul Hazmi Zaini
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Urban Landscapes ◽  
Central State ◽  
Unique Region ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
State And Local

PurposeThis study aims to examine the trajectory of the urban growth of Borneo by portraying its resilient settlements in the pre-colonial times, tropical sensitive colonial architecture, the built environment of the post–independence period and finally the contemporary city image. This is followed by a comparative study of its major urban centres and determining how globalisation and neoliberalism impact the traditional urban settlements of this island and poses a threat to its rich biodiversity.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses case study research methodology involving selected cities on the Island of Borneo including Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Miri and Kuching (Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), and major cities of the state of Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection includes a literature review, content analysis, field assessment and observations. The major research objectives would address past and current issues in the selected urban environment of Borneo. They address the historical evolution of major cities of Borneo, current urban development trends, the deterioration of the traditional urban fabric as a result of post–independence development and later globalisation.FindingsThis study found that the rich cultural tradition and climate-responsive architecture from the past have been discontinued to pave way for fast track and often speculative development. The results contribute in the convergence of existing shortcomings of cities from three nations on Borneo Island in guiding future sustainable urban planning agenda for achieving a resilient city status while reinstating the character and the sense of place. The study expects the recommendations to become prerequisites for future urban planning in sensitive tropical regions.Originality/valueThis research identified a new “Borneo approach” to urban development. The study strongly recommends top priorities for the central, state and local governments of Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia allowing the planners and decision-makers to establish a new tropical urban planning initiative with the ample design practice for this unique region in Southeast Asia. The results of this study can serve as the guiding principles for other urban environments in fragile and sensitive tropical regions.

Civic Crafting in Urban Planning Public Consultation

2019 ◽  
pp. 1052-1070
Author(s):  
Lisa Ward Mather ◽  
Pamela Robinson
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Visualization Tool ◽  
Local Planning ◽  
3D Environment ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Planning Processes

Minecraft is a popular video game that allows players to interact with a 3D environment. Users report that it is easy to learn and understand, is engaging and immersive, and is adaptable. Outside North America it has been piloted for urban planning public consultation processes. However, this game has not yet been studied to determine how and whether it could be used for this purpose. Using key informant interviews, this study asked practicing urban planners to assess Minecraft's potential. Key findings address Minecraft's usefulness as a visualization tool, its role in building public trust in local planning processes, the place of play in planning, and the challenges associated with its use in public consultation. The paper concludes with reflections as to how this game could effectively be used for public consultation, and offers key lessons for urban planners whose practice intersects with our digitally-enabled world.

Success and Failure of Local E-Government Projects

2012 ◽  
pp. 183-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisham M. Abdelsalam ◽  
Christopher G. Reddick ◽  
Hatem A. El Kadi
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Information Systems Success ◽  
Information System Success ◽  
Information Systems Success Model ◽  
System Success ◽  
Government Development

This chapter examines the Information Systems success model in the Egyptian context. Much of the existing literature on information system success focuses primarily on the private sector. There are fewer studies that examine success in the context of the development of e-government. This study focuses specifically on local e-government development of projects in Egypt. A survey is administered in three local governments on actual users of Information Systems. The results of this study confirm much of the existing research on information system success, but highlight the importance of net benefit as a success factor that examines the organizational and managerial context of e-government development. The importance of this research indicates that managerial functions matter for the success of e-government projects.

Planners Support of E-Participation in the Field of Urban Planning

2010 ◽  
pp. 237-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikael Granberg ◽  
Joachim Åström
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Participatory Democracy ◽  
Communicative Planning ◽  
Positive Attitudes

The chapter questions what planners really mean when they display positive attitudes toward increased citizen participation via ICTs? Are they aiming for change or the reinforcement of existing values and practices? What are the assumptions that underlie and condition the explicit support for e-participation? In addressing these questions, this chapter draws upon a survey mapping the support for e-participation in the field of urban planning, targeting the heads of the planning departments in all Swedish local governments in 2006. The results show confusing or conflicting attitudes among planners towards participation, supporting as well as challenging the classic normative theories of participatory democracy and communicative planning.

Urban Information Systems in Turkish Local Governments

2008 ◽  
pp. 2673-2681
Author(s):  
Koray Velibeyoglu
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Digital Maps ◽  
Public Sector Organizations

Since the end of 1980s, different sectors have implemented geographical information systems (GIS) in Turkey. A study on GIS market in Turkey indicates that municipalities are the primary customers (Gülersoy & Yigiter, 1999). One of the earliest GIS projects in Turkey began with the production of digital maps covering the boundaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 1987. Since 1994, a rapid development process has occurred with the widespread diffusion of GIS especially in universities and large public sector organizations respectively. However, the early city-wide municipal GIS projects were initiated only after 1996 (Ucuzal, 1999).

Benchmarking Local E-Government

2011 ◽  
pp. 371-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tan Yigitcanlar ◽  
Scott Baum
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Government Project ◽  
Governance Tools ◽  
State And Local

Increasingly, almost everything we do in our daily lives is being influenced by information and communications technologies (ICTs) including the Internet. The task of governance is no exception with an increasing number of national, state, and local governments utilizing ICTs to support government operations, engage citizens, and provide government services. As with other things, the process of governance is now being prefixed with an “e”. E-governance can range from simple Web sites that convey basic information to complex sites that transform the customary ways of delivering all sorts of government services. In this respect local e-government is the form of e-governance that specifically focuses on the online delivery of suitable local services by local authorities. In practice local e-government reflects four dimensions, each one dealing with the functions of government itself. The four are: (a) e-services, the electronic delivery of government information, programs, and services often over the Internet; (b) e-management, the use of information technology to improve the management of government. This might range from streamlining business processes to improving the flow of information within government departments; (c) e-democracy the use of electronic communication vehicles, such as e-mail and the Internet, to increase citizen participation in the public decision-making process; (d) e-commerce, the exchange of money for goods and services over the Internet which might include citizens paying taxes and utility bills, renewing vehicle registrations, and paying for recreation programs, or government buying office supplies and auctioning surplus equipment (Cook, LaVigne, Pagano, Dawes, & Pardo, 2002). Commensurate with the rapid increase in the process of developing e-governance tools, there has been an increased interest in benchmarking the process of local e-governance. This benchmarking, which includes the processes involved in e-governance as well as the extent of e-governance adoption or take-up is important as it allows for improved processes and enables government agencies to move towards world best practice. It is within this context that this article discusses benchmarking local e-government. It brings together a number of discussions regarding the significance of benchmarking, best practices and actions for local e-government, and key elements of a successful local e-government project.

Urban Information Systems and Digital Channels to Enhance Transparency and Participation in Urban Planning

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-110
Author(s):  
Beatriz Santos
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information And Communications Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Channels

Through the use of information and communication technologies, Public Administrations make its relevant information related to issues of public interest available for citizens. In the specific field of urban planning, Spanish administrations are making a huge effort to improve the urban information and make it available online for citizens developing Urban Information Systems, tools based on Geographic Information Systems which offer visualization and interaction options and increase transparency. More recently, digital channels have started to be used to enhance participation and promote democratic processes at regional, municipal, and local level. The chapter analyses different digital tools and services implemented to improve transparency in urban planning and web-based participation processes developed in Spain to check the result of these developments concluding that there is still a long considerable way to go since information and communications technologies offers a lot of options and tools to improve these processes, particularly through the application of PPGIS.

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