GIS Strategic Plan

The City of Pickering is developing a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Strategic Plan and wants your input!

What is GIS?

GIS creates, manages, and analyzes all types of data, which is then connected to a map, integrating location data (where things are geo-spatially) with all types of descriptive information (what those things are/represent). The use of information technology, coupled with a robust GIS, will improve the way the City is tracking service delivery, disseminating data, and engaging the public through the use of various interactive and story telling maps, and open data platforms.

How will public feedback be used?

Public feedback will help shape the Corporate GIS Strategic Plan which will go to Council for final endorsement. The plan will provide a unified GIS vision and five year GIS Implementation and Business Road Map for the City.

Examples of GIS products currently offered by the City

The City of Pickering currently has a Maps and Open Data Portal(External link). This portal provides 9 apps and story maps and about 90 open data layers available for download.

Provide your input and shape how the City provides GIS data and services - survey closes April 4, 2022.