The Boston Redevelopment Authority presents The Boston Atlas

The Boston Redevelopment Authority presents The Boston Atlas Martin von Wyss Manager, Digital Cartography and GIS

A collaboration between ~ the Boston Redevelopment Authority ~ Agog, Inc. ~ city data providers Boston Water and Sewer Commission Assessing Department Parks Department Central Transportation Planning Staff others

Problem BRA disseminating outdated maps (<30 years old)

Problem BRA disseminating outdated maps (<30 years old) Solution Use recent GIS data from various city organizations and the world wide web

Purpose ~ offer up-to-date maps at map counter planimetric land use wards and precincts aerial photos not yet available: zoning ~ make maps available to public via internet ~ make data available as downloads to planners, architects, developers, students

Origins of The Boston Atlas ~ Bill Warner, founder of map fan and , ~ Greg Cockcroft, Agog, Inc. , programmer extraordinaire importance of a Map Champion cannot be understated

1. Make Map on Monitor

2. Print Map (Windows only)

3. Query Database

4. Download GIS files

Conclusion phase 1: Discovery value of informal network phase 2: Development • encourage developer’s own interest • take advantage of developer’s enthusiasm and creativity phase 3: Establishment proselytize

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