Computers and Planning in Small Cities
Public Deposited- Creator
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Jay, Joseph G.
- Other Affiliation: Planner, Data Department, Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta, GA
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Lacy, David F.
- Other Affiliation: Assistant Planning Director, Durham City Planning Department, Durham, NC
- Abstract
- Although many large planning agencies have utilized sophisticated computer-based analyses such as econometric forecasting and air pollution dispersion modeling for many years, numerous smaller agencies view computers as not feasible or even desirable for their operations. Computers can be very useful to small scale planning efforts, however. This article explores possible computer applications for modest planning settings. It examines the practical benefits small and medium size agencies can derive from computers, and responds to misconceptions that have kept these agencies from using computers in the past. Geocoding, an easily established computer application with many potential uses in the local planning setting is discussed and illustrated through the experience of the Durham, North Carolina City Planning Department.
- Date of publication
- 1977
- DOI
- Resource type
- Article
- Rights statement
- In Copyright
- Journal title
- Carolina Planning Journal
- Journal volume
- 3
- Journal issue
- 2
- Page start
- 38
- Page end
- 44
- Language
- English
- Digital collection
- Carolina Planning Journal
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