MapGuide® OpenSource + iVAULT slim workflows, delivering web accessible mapping
- 1. Case Profile for The Resort Municipality of Whistler’s Move to OpenSource Summary Challenge MapGuide® OpenSource + The municipality needed to update data more fre- quently, streamline ineffi- iVAULT slim workflows, delivering cient workflows and im- prove data sharing. web accessible mapping The Resort Municipality of Whistler, famous for recreation, enjoys economic vibrancy and growth. Client Goals Their strategy was to move their geographic information system (GIS) online to make data updates • Promote community easier while providing greater access to information and engaging the community. involvement in planning & zoning Challenge issues The client was faced with tight time targets while data sat in “MapGuide and multiple systems. Pacific Alliance was engaged to provide a • Make updates to the GIS system easier web solution to speed access and improve response times. iVAULT improved our • Improve daily Solution data use and how we organization of field work MapGuide OpenSource and iVAULT were chosen to improve work. Our customers workflow and data access. Integrating maps and data via • Improve data multiple data sources, these products act as a data reposi- and staff are happier. distribution methods tory, allowing quick queries, analysis and data distribution. Two applications were created: one for employees and one Pacific Alliance did a Results • Increased community for the public. This integration also brought maps and finan- cial data together. Using point-to-point measures for prop- great job.” engagement in erty ranges, employees can quickly determine an address, Dan Griffin, GIS Co-ordinator, planning & zoning zoning history, ownership, permit status, work orders and Resort Municipality of Whistler process more. Additionally, the system can generate mailing lists and labels. Users can view maps with roll numbers, property • Improved data type, zoning, assessed values, etcetera. management • Streamlined Results workflows Easier data access for employees and the public: from historical records to mapping to work order • Improved customer status. Working with current information makes updates and decisions easier. As an benefit, this inte- service and response gration advances the municipality towards meeting part of the PSAB 3150 requirements for 2009. times “A web-GIS solution has been a huge win for all. These tools provide outstanding workflow, simplify- ing once complicated data access and reducing response times. And, with online public mapping, customer feedback has been great: they more engaged in the planning and zoning process,” Dan Griffin, GIS Co-ordinator, Resort Municipality of Whistler. Pacific Alliance Technologies Pacific Alliance Technologies, a member of StarDyne Technologies, provides proven CAD and GIS solutions and services for local and regional governments. Easy, flexible and affordable, iVAULT’s solutions enable government staff to manage, query and analyze spatial, attribute and financial information. Delivered via a web browser, data is integrated from multiple sources to deliver a solution that streamlines Asset Management and facilitates self-service for the public. With a combined 120+ years of technical experience, Pacific Alliance is lauded in the industry as a GIS technology and service provider. For more information, visit www.pat.ca or call 1.877.691.9171. MapGuide OpenSource Project Information MapGuide OpenSource is a web-based platform that enables users to quickly develop and deploy web mapping applications and geospatial web services. MapGuide features an interactive viewer that includes support for feature selection, property in- spection, map tips, and operations such as buffer, select within, and measure. It also includes an XML database for managing content, and supports most popular geospatial file formats, databases, and standards. The AJAX Viewer delivers raster based maps to almost any browser, making it ideal for widely-accessed websites. Go to http://demo.pat.ca to see the latest MapGuide OpenSource in action.