MassGIS provides the state’s most comprehensive database of spatial information for planning and environmental management.  It is a critical resource for municipalities, planners, educators, and residents.  Recent legislation established MassGIS as Massachusetts’ official agency for the collection, storage, and dissemination of geographic data, also giving it the mandate to set standards for geographic data to ensure universal compatibility across state agencies and municipalities

MassGIS has been engaged in a strategic planning process to identify and resolve the problems associated with the lack of a coordinated approach to GIS data use. The resulting plan contains both clearly achievable goals and a clear vision for the agency. The various data sets and infrastructure investments described in the plan would help MAPC and other Regional Planning Agencies to plan for the future and develop information infrastructure.

7.a    The Governor and Legislature should provide funding and resources for implementation of the MassGIS Strategic Plan

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