Participatory Mapping/GIS 2017
Conference
Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Jul 31 - 3 Aug, 2017
2017-07-31 10:00:00
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  • SHARE,
    LEARN,
    PARTICIPATE

  • MAPPING FOR
    POSITIVE
    SOCIAL CHANGE

  • MAPPING FOR
    PLACE
    & QUALITY OF LIFE

  • MAPPING FOR
    LAND/MARINE
    PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

  • LEARN NEW
    MAPPING
    TECHNOLOGY

  • TOP
    CREATIVE
    MINDS IN
    ONE PLACE

GOAL OF THE CONFERENCE

The goal of Participatory Mapping/GIS 2017 is to bring together an international community of academics, planners/managers, and practitioners to (1) describe state of knowledge in participatory mapping methods, (2) to learn new mapping applications and technology, and to (3) identify best practices, standards, and future research needs.

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THEMES

The conference will feature multiple themes and applications in participatory mapping including land and marine planning and management, urban and regional planning, rural development, biodiversity conservation, indigenous rights, social justice, ecosystem services, and participatory governance.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

The conference/colloquium is for academics, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), students, information technology professionals, and anyone interested in advancing knowledge about participatory mapping methods.  Participatory mapping principles are grounded in sustainable land/marine use, environmental protection, meaningful public participation, and the inclusion of multiple social values in decisionmaking.

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California State Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, CA Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2017

Latest News
  • Live Broadcast of Plenary Speakers July 25, 2017
  • Registration Update June 21, 2017
  • Draft Program Now Available May 8, 2017
  • Proposal deadline extended to April 15 March 30, 2017