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Insoo Steven Chung, Claus Rinner Ryerson University

Explore the potential of online map-based forums in engaging residents for local climate change adaptation and mitigation. Study the ArgooMap tool's integration into the Live Green Toronto program, emphasizing public participation and long-term viability.

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Insoo Steven Chung, Claus Rinner Ryerson University

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  1. The Potential of an Online Map-based Discussion Forum to Engage Residents in Local Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Insoo Steven Chung, Claus Rinner Ryerson University

  2. Order of Presentation • Introduction • ArgooMap • Objectives • Methodology • Findings • Conclusion

  3. 1. Introduction • Objective to examine the potential for utilizing map-based discussion support in climate change related discussions • In Context of the Live Green Toronto program • Five year climate change engagement strategy • goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions • “community animators,” city website, “Sustainabilty Map”

  4. 1. Introduction • “Sustainability Map” • Based on the ArgooMap tool and Argumentation Mapping; Mashup based on Google Maps API • Allows stakeholders to discuss climate change issues, repository of “green” information • Study a unique opportunity to observe large-scale GeoWeb implementation in development

  5. 2. ArgooMap

  6. 2. ArgooMap Simplified conceptual diagram of the ArgooMap tool. (Note: integration with external social networking services has not yet been implemented)

  7. 3. Objectives to examine the potential for utilizing map-based discussion support in climate change related discussions • What functionality is needed for the goals of the Live Green Toronto Program? • How will the ArgooMap tool be integrated into the overall strategy? • What are the program’s perspectives on public participation, and factors for long-term viability of the tool?

  8. 4. Methodology • Demonstration of ArgooMap to Animators and Program Staff • Questions regarding functionality were answered • All interviewees had subsequent hands-on experience of the tool before the interviews • Interview Study • Five people among animator team and program staff • Conducted between July 28th and August 11th, 2009 • Question topics in tutorial and demonstration formed basis for interview

  9. 5. Findings

  10. 5.1. Functional needs of the Sustainability Map • Importance of spatial component in climate change discussions • Input and Organization of Information • Stakeholder Specific Needs • General Public • City of Toronto • Animators

  11. 5.2. Integration of ArgooMap tool into overall strategy • Part of integrated strategy • Common platform for information exchange and analysis • Public participation and networking • Phased integration approach

  12. 5.3. Public Participation and Long-term viability Public Participation • Varying definitions of participation • Privacy issues important but not overwhelming concern • Phasing-out of animators as participation and use of map increases • Indirect influence programming and policy

  13. 5.3. Public Participation and Long-term viability Long-term Viability • Financial and technical barriers • Open-sourcing city data, interesting “seed” content • Continued commitment for updates of tool • Maintaining engagement with stakeholders and expanding utility to non-English speaking minorities • Requires firm commitment for outreach programs • Map does not replace existing forms of public participation

  14. 6. Conclusion • The GeoWeb is practical and relevant for climate change discussions • Contextual factors will influence how GeoWeb is used • Highlights infancy of Web 2.0, GeoWeb adoption in government • Long-term commitment needed, remaining hurdles • Platform for civic engagement • Likely add to toolkit for engagement strategies • Promising applicability to other programs • Generic and open-source platforms (eg. ArgooMap) flexible for use across policy domains (eg. public health)

  15. Grant provided by: In Partnership with: Environment Office Thank you. www.geoide.ulaval.ca

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