Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe

Wang, H, Song, YH, Hamilton, A and Curwell, SR 2007, 'Urban information integration for advanced e-Planning in Europe' , Government Information Quarterly, 24 (4) , pp. 736-754.

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Abstract

Urban planning is a complex task requiring multidimensional urban information (spatial, social, economic, etc.). The need for assistance in performing urban planning tasks has led to the rapid development of urban information systems, especially “e-Planning” systems, with the support of government policy and emerging information and communication technologies (ICT). In order to enhance the capability of e-Planning and to facilitate 3D visualization and rich analysis of complex city problems, it is very important to allow information from the various sources to be shared and integrated. This paper focuses on technical approaches for multidimensional information integration, especially spatial information integration. In particular it describes the Building Data Integration System (BDIS), developed as part of the IntelCities project, which demonstrates the type of multidimensional systems that are likely to be used in future urban information systems. Functionally, the BDIS demonstrates the feasibility of systems to support the multinational collaboration of construction professionals in the procurement and renovation of buildings. For such systems to be accepted in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe, they need to be developed with regard to current planning information structures and standards in the UK and Europe which are reviewed in this paper. The achievements and further development of multidimensional information integration through the use of innovative urban data modelling techniques are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA075 Electronic computers. Computer science Subjects / Themes > T Technology > TH Building construction Built and Human Environment Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Schools > School of the Built Environment Schools > School of the Built Environment > Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructures & Sustainable Environments
Journal or Publication Title:	Government Information Quarterly
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0740-624X
Depositing User:	H Wang
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2010 09:56
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2018 13:13
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/11426

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