GIS support in urban management : application in Fez in Morocco
Barry, Rachid A. et al.
Currently, the management of a city covers fields of expertise of a wide range. Policy makers therefore need tools to ensure the coordination of these different actors. This, especially as new standards, (environment and sustainable development) was added. That means new and binding rules which make it more difficult decision. On this finding, geographic information systems (GIS) reveal a potent tool for urban management. Combination of the computer tool, Digital Cartography, with 3D representation, GIS provide ways to manage heavy administrations, to make wise choices and to share information in real time. Our work aims to exploit new technologies of information and communication (NTIC) inputs to offer in Fez, an urban geographic information system. This is to better manage its urban fabric, to protect its heritage, and plan for its future development. The system will also serve as information platform for citizens on various topics related to the city. This paper will explaining the Concept and Preparation of Geospatial Database of the City by GIS/RS Method using High Resolution Satellite images and updating of missing details by GPS. The application will be a computer based information system which attempts to capture, store, manipulate, analyze and display spatial and tabular attribute data, for solving research, planning and management problems. The system will also serve as information platform for administration and citizens on various topics related to the city.
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