The Boston Redevelopment Authority presents The Boston Atlas Martin von Wyss

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

2. 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

3. Problem BRA disseminating outdated maps (<30 years old)

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 Problem BRA disseminating outdated maps (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

5. 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

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

8. 1. Make Map on Monitor

13. 2. Print Map (Windows only)

19. 3. Query Database

21. 4. Download GIS files

23. 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

24. Thank you.