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5 Year GIS Strategic Plan Update. Dan Widner Virginia Geographic Information Network October 2014. www.vita.virginia.gov. 1. 5 Year GIS Strategic Plan Update. Where we are today in the process Planned schedule. GIS Strategic Planning Process. Leverage current 5 year plan
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5 Year GIS Strategic Plan Update Dan Widner Virginia Geographic Information Network October 2014 www.vita.virginia.gov 1
5 Year GIS Strategic Plan Update • Where we are today in the process • Planned schedule
GIS Strategic Planning Process • Leverage current 5 year plan • Hire a skilled and GIS knowledgeable facilitator • Emphasize stakeholder input via • Regional town hall meetings • Webinar for those that could not attend in person • Individual interviews with GIS “thought leaders” • Utilize online survey for validation and additional input • Review draft plan with external stakeholder team • Public comment period before finalization • Consideration by VGIN Board
Hiring of a Facilitator • Utilized VITA’s IT Services contract to hire a facilitator • Received five proposals • Reviewed by a team from within VITA and by external agencies • Selected the firm Michael Baker
Role of the VGIN Board • Act as Executive Steering Committee • Provide input and guidance • Review draft plan • Consider final plan for formal adoption at January 2015 Board meeting
Town Hall Schedule • Hampton Roads Tuesday, October 14, 1-5 PM Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Board Room The Regional Building723 Woodlake DriveChesapeake, VA 23320 • Richmond Wednesday, October 15, 9 AM – 1 PM Chesterfield County Training Center Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center 6610 Public Safety Way Chesterfield, VA 23832 PD Classroom 2
Town Hall Schedule • Northern Virginia Thursday, October 16, 10 AM – 2 PM City of Manassas Council Chambers 9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110 • Charlottesville Friday, October 17, 9 AM – 1 PM Albemarle County Office Building, Room 241 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902
Town Hall Schedule • Roanoke Tuesday, October 21, 12 noon – 4 PM Roanoke Higher Education Center 108 North Jefferson Street, Room 408 Roanoke, VA 24016 • Abingdon Wednesday, October 22, 9 AM – 1 PM Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Room CR231 One Partnership Circle Abingdon VA 24210
Town Hall Schedule • Statewide Webinar Tuesday, October 28, 9 AM – 12 noon (details to follow)
5 Year GIS Strategic Plan Update Questions?