The SoftGIS approach to local knowledge.
The aim of the SoftGIS approach is to support urban planning processes and decision-making. SoftGIS aims to present a more comprehensive understanding of local knowledge. This is realized by the mapping of local knowledge and its integration into urban planning practices. SoftGIS is a multidisciplinary approach where different Internet- and GIS-based methods are developed to gather and process local knowledge. In this article we present the theoretical background to the SoftGIS approach as well as two case studies.
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D002958:City Planning / Q000379:methods*; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005387:Finland; D040362:Geographic Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D011640:Public Policy