GIS use in community planning : a multidimensional analysis of empowerment

A growing body of research examining the social and political implications of geographic information systems (GIS) considers the extent to which the use of this technology may empower or disempower different actors and institutions. However, these studies have tended not to articulate a clear concep...

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Published in:Environment and planning. A 2002-05, Vol.34 (5), p.905-922
Main Author: ELWOOD, S.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
America
Bgi / Prodig
Case studies
Conceptualization
Empowerment
Environment
Geographical information systems
Institutions
Minnesota
Technology
U.S.A
United States of America
Urban planning
West North Central
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Summary:A growing body of research examining the social and political implications of geographic information systems (GIS) considers the extent to which the use of this technology may empower or disempower different actors and institutions. However, these studies have tended not to articulate a clear conceptualization of empowerment. Thus, in this paper, I develop a multidimensional conceptual framework for assessing empowerment (and disempowerment), and employ it in examining the impacts of GIS use by community-based organizations engaged in urban planning and neighborhood revitalization. Drawing on a case study conducted with a Minneapolis, Minnesota, neighborhood organization, I show how this multidimensional framework fosters a more complete analysis of empowerment, and therefore, development of a more detailed explanation of the impacts of this new technology.
ISSN:0308-518X
1472-3409
DOI:10.1068/a34117