Parcel management has evolved from ink on linen and Mylar using uncontrolled aerial photography to measurement-based parcel fabrics. Valuation has evolved from simple cost-per-square foot calculations to linear and geographic weighted regression analysis. Registry is evolving from a recording system to an integrated land records system leveraging PINs, and public engagement has evolved from simply viewing printed maps and property cards to deploying maps and apps used on smart devices.
GIS is evolving too. Beginning with mainframes and mini computers to servers and desktops delivering core analytical and data management tools. Now web GIS delivers enterprise capabilities with apps, dashboards and service-driven capabilities. This has enabled the delivery of a preconfigured, purpose-built, domain specific solutions out of the box.
This presentation will discuss in detail how GIS is used in assessment, tax and land records from collecting data and managing it in the parcel fabric, to assessing and valuing property and public delivery of authoritative government data.
