Open Data Gives You Access to Urban Planning Data for Five Major Cities
Planning permits, land use regulations, building codes: all information once tucked away in municipal offices is now readily accessible online. Six of the province of Córdoba cities have joined forces to publish a wealth of urban planning data on the Mapas Córdoba portal, providing transparency and easy access to vital information for anyone interested.
Who Benefits from Mapas Córdoba?
This new online resource has a wide range of potential users, including:
- Real Estate Developers & Professionals:
Accessing this data empowers developers to project costs for large-scale development projects more accurately.
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Construction and Engineering Firms:
Detailed maps provide the precise location specific data needed for construction projects, making it easier to ensure compliance with building codes and local zoning regulations.
- Citizens:
Homeowners, residents, and those planning to relocate to the area can learn about zoning, land use, and development plans.
Navigating Mapas Córdoba
The Mapas Córdoba portal offers a wealth of information readily available on a map-based platform. Users can zoom in on destinations within the five major cities: Córdoba city, Río Cuarto, Carlos Paz, Villa María, and San Francisco available for exploration.
Clicking on a specific area provides detailed information on:
* **Urban Planning:**
Overlaying several maps reveals how the landscape is designated for residential, commercial, and industrial use. View the interface to identify prohibited operations
* **Land Cadastral Information:**
Search for a specific property Explore land boundary details and identify potential limitations. Access data on the land * **Infrastructure and services:
In addition to highlighting zoning and land use, this extensive database offers more vital information.
* **Topography, Vegetation & More:** Insights for planning project
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**Commitment to Open Source Data**
This platform represents the province of Córdoba’s commitment to using digital technology for transparency and community engagement.
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How can open access to urban planning data empower citizens and stakeholders to be more involved in shaping their cities?
## Open Data Opens Up Urban Planning: A Conversation
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is [Guest Name], a [Guest Title] who’s here to discuss a fascinating development in urban planning: the new Mapas Córdoba portal. Can you tell us a bit about it?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Mapas Córdoba is a game-changer. Six cities in the province of Córdoba have come together to make a wealth of urban planning data easily accessible online. Think building codes, land use regulations, planning permits – all the information that was once locked away in municipal offices is now just a click away. [[1](https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-023-00125-w)]
**Interviewer:** Who stands to benefit from this kind of open access?
**Guest:** This is where it gets exciting. It’s not just for urban planners anymore. Anyone interested in development, construction, real estate, or even just understanding their neighborhood can access this information. Real estate developers can now project costs for large projects more accurately, construction firms can ensure they comply with local regulations, and even individuals can gain insights into their community.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like this could lead to more transparent and participatory urban development.
**Guest:** Precisely! By making this data freely available, we empower citizens and stakeholders to be more involved in shaping their cities.
**Interviewer:** Fascinating. Thank you so much for shedding light on this important initiative.
**Guest:** My pleasure.
